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Lotus Elise

White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T790 AODMOT history

T790 AOD is a white petrol Lotus Elise first used on 5 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 186,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
186,500 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T790 AOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T790 AOD was last recorded at 186,500 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,435 miles · 13 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
6,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,500 miles
  • 2025 – 178,705 miles
  • 2024 – 175,625 miles
  • 2023 – 173,141 miles
  • 2022 – 170,660 miles
  • 2021 – 169,511 miles
  • 2020 – 167,973 miles
  • 2019 – 159,785 miles
  • 2018 – 151,528 miles
  • 2017 – 141,256 miles
  • 2016 – 131,400 miles
  • 2015 – 121,075 miles
  • 2014 – 112,904 miles
  • 2013 – 101,175 miles
  • 2012 – 92,314 miles
  • 2011 – 85,607 miles
  • 2010 – 78,345 miles
  • 2009 – 69,628 miles
  • 2008 – 63,201 miles
  • 2007 – 56,704 miles
  • 2006 – 49,905 miles
  • 2005 – 39,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,500 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,500 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    186,500 miles
    Test number
    231935249767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail186,435 miles (+7,730)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,435 miles
    Test number
    533537241038
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass178,705 miles (+3,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    178,705 miles
    Test number
    637821263712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass175,625 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    175,625 miles
    Test number
    116004627779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass173,141 miles (+2,481)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    173,141 miles
    Test number
    732935445242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass170,660 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    170,660 miles
    Test number
    262469182064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass169,511 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    169,511 miles
    Test number
    688510105118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass167,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    167,973 miles
    Test number
    745780646964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail167,972 miles (+8,187)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,972 miles
    Test number
    314730068938
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass159,785 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    159,785 miles
    Test number
    562057779217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail159,784 miles (+8,256)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,784 miles
    Test number
    349712106854
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass151,528 miles (+10,272)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    151,528 miles
    Test number
    933296780096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass141,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    141,256 miles
    Test number
    544064716461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail141,256 miles (+9,856)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,256 miles
    Test number
    271317999893
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  15. Pass131,400 miles (+10,325)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    131,400 miles
    Test number
    436794683093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass121,075 miles (+8,171)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    121,075 miles
    Test number
    519245575119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,904 miles (+11,729)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    112,904 miles
    Test number
    217329384465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    101,175 miles
    Test number
    885977393159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,175 miles (+8,861)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,175 miles
    Test number
    268696893182
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass92,314 miles (+6,707)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    92,314 miles
    Test number
    395906602459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,607 miles (+7,262)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    85,607 miles
    Test number
    477727601289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,345 miles (+8,717)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    78,345 miles
    Test number
    832537990121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,628 miles (+6,427)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    69,628 miles
    Test number
    971888499117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,201 miles (+6,497)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    63,201 miles
    Test number
    352897908287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,704 miles (+6,799)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    56,704 miles
    Test number
    912857507231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,905 miles (+10,287)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    49,905 miles
    Test number
    210117366177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    39,618 miles
    Test number
    812615575109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T790 AOD

Does T790 AOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T790 AOD is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T790 AOD?
The MOT on T790 AOD is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T790 AOD done?
T790 AOD was recorded at 186,500 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 6,975 miles a year.
Has T790 AOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T790 AOD has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T790 AOD 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 T790 AOD find?
T790 AOD passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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