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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T75 EGTMOT history

T75 EGT is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 55,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
55,345 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T75 EGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T75 EGT was last recorded at 55,345 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,529 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
816 miles
Average per year
1,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,345 miles
  • 2025 – 54,529 miles
  • 2024 – 53,827 miles
  • 2023 – 52,469 miles
  • 2021 – 50,709 miles
  • 2020 – 49,107 miles
  • 2019 – 46,597 miles
  • 2018 – 44,802 miles
  • 2017 – 43,297 miles
  • 2016 – 40,856 miles
  • 2015 – 37,728 miles
  • 2013 – 37,273 miles
  • 2012 – 36,708 miles
  • 2011 – 35,650 miles
  • 2010 – 34,175 miles
  • 2009 – 30,216 miles
  • 2008 – 25,635 miles
  • 2007 – 25,246 miles
  • 2006 – 24,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,345 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    55,345 miles
    Test number
    594754108142
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail55,345 miles (+816)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,345 miles
    Test number
    493734654720
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass54,529 miles (+702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    54,529 miles
    Test number
    588450192107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass53,827 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    53,827 miles
    Test number
    767136500843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,469 miles (+1,760)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    52,469 miles
    Test number
    266052378915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,709 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,709 miles
    Test number
    393618461979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,107 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,107 miles
    Test number
    762828674644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,597 miles (+1,795)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,597 miles
    Test number
    779573046291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,802 miles (+1,505)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,802 miles
    Test number
    902335385596
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass43,297 miles (+2,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,297 miles
    Test number
    762375870612
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass40,856 miles (+3,128)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    40,856 miles
    Test number
    412107713064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,728 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    37,728 miles
    Test number
    635028455066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,273 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,273 miles
    Test number
    316055433437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,708 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,708 miles
    Test number
    246195292169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,650 miles (+1,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,650 miles
    Test number
    389994921147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass34,175 miles (+3,959)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,175 miles
    Test number
    243408910166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,216 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,216 miles
    Test number
    622855639116
    • NoteBoth track rod end bushes have splits.

  18. Fail30,216 miles (+4,581)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,216 miles
    Test number
    700584739106
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteBoth track rod end bushes have splits.

  19. Pass25,635 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,635 miles
    Test number
    402620158163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,246 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,246 miles
    Test number
    740864067101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,722 miles
    Test number
    703660356169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T75 EGT

Does T75 EGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T75 EGT is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T75 EGT?
The MOT on T75 EGT is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T75 EGT done?
T75 EGT was recorded at 55,345 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 1,538 miles a year.
Has T75 EGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T75 EGT has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T75 EGT 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 T75 EGT find?
T75 EGT passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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