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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T771 RCGMOT history

T771 RCG is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 24,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
24,389 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T771 RCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T771 RCG was last recorded at 24,389 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,323 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 24,389 miles
  • 2025 – 24,323 miles
  • 2024 – 24,140 miles
  • 2023 – 23,999 miles
  • 2022 – 23,791 miles
  • 2021 – 23,645 miles
  • 2019 – 23,331 miles
  • 2018 – 23,030 miles
  • 2017 – 22,508 miles
  • 2016 – 21,640 miles
  • 2015 – 20,744 miles
  • 2014 – 20,114 miles
  • 2013 – 19,619 miles
  • 2012 – 19,057 miles
  • 2011 – 18,421 miles
  • 2010 – 17,863 miles
  • 2009 – 17,441 miles
  • 2008 – 16,151 miles
  • 2007 – 14,843 miles
  • 2006 – 13,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,389 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.

  • Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,389 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    24,389 miles
    Test number
    246164140596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass24,323 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    24,323 miles
    Test number
    866186874620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass24,140 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    24,140 miles
    Test number
    460992074829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass23,999 miles (+208)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    23,999 miles
    Test number
    855536834258
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass23,791 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    23,791 miles
    Test number
    971819596063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass23,645 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    23,645 miles
    Test number
    452600551510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass23,331 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    23,331 miles
    Test number
    650725752418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    23,030 miles
    Test number
    513726808877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail23,030 miles (+522)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,030 miles
    Test number
    992802434652
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
  10. Pass22,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    22,508 miles
    Test number
    874573889401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail22,508 miles (+868)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,508 miles
    Test number
    212436858102
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
  12. Pass21,640 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    21,640 miles
    Test number
    393132753055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,744 miles (+630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    20,744 miles
    Test number
    177175615134
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass20,114 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,114 miles
    Test number
    199519714187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,619 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,619 miles
    Test number
    639442023179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail19,612 miles (+555)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,612 miles
    Test number
    357651923168
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
  17. Pass19,057 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,057 miles
    Test number
    985393782082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,421 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,421 miles
    Test number
    115383581472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,863 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    17,863 miles
    Test number
    351619860092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,441 miles (+1,290)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    17,441 miles
    Test number
    594499089058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,151 miles (+1,308)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,151 miles
    Test number
    452699488003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,843 miles (+1,046)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    14,843 miles
    Test number
    402494477063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    13,797 miles
    Test number
    642611396093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T771 RCG

Does T771 RCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T771 RCG is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T771 RCG?
The MOT on T771 RCG is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T771 RCG done?
T771 RCG was recorded at 24,389 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 524 miles a year.
Has T771 RCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T771 RCG has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T771 RCG 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 T771 RCG find?
T771 RCG passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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