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Lotus Elise

Orange · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T744 MUAMOT history

T744 MUA is an orange petrol Lotus Elise first used on 5 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 92,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2024
Mileage
92,430 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T744 MUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T744 MUA was last recorded at 92,430 miles on 19 Jul 2023, 593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,837 miles · 20 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
593 miles
Average per year
1,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 92,430 miles
  • 2022 – 91,837 miles
  • 2021 – 91,735 miles
  • 2019 – 91,209 miles
  • 2017 – 90,719 miles
  • 2015 – 89,416 miles
  • 2014 – 87,199 miles
  • 2013 – 84,855 miles
  • 2012 – 81,586 miles
  • 2011 – 77,949 miles
  • 2010 – 76,254 miles
  • 2008 – 74,350 miles
  • 2007 – 72,811 miles
  • 2006 – 70,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,430 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,430 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    92,430 miles
    Test number
    286577874293
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail92,430 miles (+593)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,430 miles
    Test number
    603220483994
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,837 miles (+102)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    91,837 miles
    Test number
    769193883372
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective reflector (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four coil springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail91,735 miles (+526)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,735 miles
    Test number
    288808594246
    • 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))

  5. Pass91,209 miles (+490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,209 miles
    Test number
    569854624731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass90,719 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    90,719 miles
    Test number
    784014295842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,416 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,416 miles
    Test number
    228894381335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,199 miles (+80)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,199 miles
    Test number
    528437224285
    • NoteGearbox/bellhousing bolts loose
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering joint
    • NoteSlight play in steering column
    • NoteWiring in boot slightly untidy

  9. Fail87,119 miles (+2,264)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,119 miles
    Test number
    909107574174
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Note2Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

  10. Pass84,855 miles (+3,269)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,855 miles
    Test number
    936919673180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,586 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    81,586 miles
    Test number
    777193972110
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing noisey
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail81,586 miles (+27)1 dangerous4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,586 miles
    Test number
    737593672128
    • DangerousOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing noisey
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail81,559 miles (+3,610)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,559 miles
    Test number
    395635242188
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass77,949 miles (+1,695)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    77,949 miles
    Test number
    589189291039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,254 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    76,254 miles
    Test number
    350328450033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,350 miles (+1,539)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    74,350 miles
    Test number
    130790358307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,811 miles (+1,896)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    72,811 miles
    Test number
    642213037332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    70,915 miles
    Test number
    804030246328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,915 miles (+3,999)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,915 miles
    Test number
    911830646303
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  20. Pass66,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    66,916 miles
    Test number
    131169176128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T744 MUA

Does T744 MUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T744 MUA expired on 19 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T744 MUA?
The MOT on T744 MUA expired on 19 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T744 MUA done?
T744 MUA was recorded at 92,430 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2023, an average of 1,496 miles a year.
Has T744 MUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T744 MUA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T744 MUA 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 T744 MUA find?
T744 MUA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside headlamp reflector slightly defective; coil spring corroded all; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower arms, and 3 more.

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