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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T741 RCDMOT history

T741 RCD is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 94,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
94,703 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T741 RCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T741 RCD was last recorded at 94,703 miles on 14 May 2026, 129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,574 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
129 miles
Average per year
3,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,703 miles
  • 2025 – 94,574 miles
  • 2024 – 94,320 miles
  • 2022 – 94,179 miles
  • 2020 – 93,823 miles
  • 2019 – 93,252 miles
  • 2018 – 91,747 miles
  • 2017 – 91,710 miles
  • 2016 – 90,241 miles
  • 2015 – 88,850 miles
  • 2014 – 87,490 miles
  • 2013 – 83,974 miles
  • 2011 – 83,461 miles
  • 2010 – 75,148 miles
  • 2009 – 68,017 miles
  • 2008 – 60,906 miles
  • 2007 – 50,916 miles
  • 2006 – 40,048 miles
  • 2005 – 27,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,703 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,703 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    94,703 miles
    Test number
    157733691415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,574 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    94,574 miles
    Test number
    607792197769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,320 miles (+141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,320 miles
    Test number
    983965438102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass94,179 miles (+356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,179 miles
    Test number
    614383491492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass93,823 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,823 miles
    Test number
    154967235200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,785 miles (+533)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,785 miles
    Test number
    257817871392
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass93,252 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,252 miles
    Test number
    132352722683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,082 miles (+41)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,082 miles
    Test number
    359979960841
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail93,041 miles (+1,294)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,041 miles
    Test number
    781659221186
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass91,747 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,747 miles
    Test number
    850402368044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,710 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,710 miles
    Test number
    767385289267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail91,706 miles (+1,465)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,706 miles
    Test number
    335726373704
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sunstrip (8.3.1e)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass90,241 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,241 miles
    Test number
    584230566931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,238 miles (+1,388)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,238 miles
    Test number
    858186208044
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass88,850 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,850 miles
    Test number
    505479615134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,848 miles (+1,358)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,848 miles
    Test number
    668128815197
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  17. Pass87,490 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,490 miles
    Test number
    845612224143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,487 miles (+3,513)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,487 miles
    Test number
    865558514177
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass83,974 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    83,974 miles
    Test number
    145825243466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,461 miles (+8,313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    83,461 miles
    Test number
    415443111479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass75,148 miles (+7,131)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    75,148 miles
    Test number
    443827700357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,017 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,017 miles
    Test number
    341095119335
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass68,017 miles (+7,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    68,017 miles
    Test number
    933965019317
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass60,906 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    60,906 miles
    Test number
    450620418495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail60,906 miles (+9,990)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,906 miles
    Test number
    872620418307
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass50,916 miles (+10,868)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    50,916 miles
    Test number
    114017917379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,048 miles (+12,364)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    40,048 miles
    Test number
    423557116301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    27,684 miles
    Test number
    414398515392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T741 RCD

Does T741 RCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T741 RCD is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T741 RCD?
The MOT on T741 RCD is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T741 RCD done?
T741 RCD was recorded at 94,703 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 3,270 miles a year.
Has T741 RCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T741 RCD has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T741 RCD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T741 RCD find?
T741 RCD passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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