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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T790 RCGMOT history

T790 RCG is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 36,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
36,814 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T790 RCG
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
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T790 RCG was last recorded at 36,814 miles on 13 May 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,808 miles · 17 May 2021
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,814 miles
  • 2021 – 36,808 miles
  • 2011 – 36,671 miles
  • 2009 – 36,082 miles
  • 2008 – 31,660 miles
  • 2007 – 28,394 miles
  • 2006 – 26,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,814 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass36,814 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    36,814 miles
    Test number
    597420853878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,808 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    36,808 miles
    Test number
    681478391845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass36,671 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,671 miles
    Test number
    946137361130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail36,662 miles (+580)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,662 miles
    Test number
    957338151103
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear brake disces badly corroded

  5. Pass36,082 miles (+4,422)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,082 miles
    Test number
    704914129283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,660 miles (+3,266)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,660 miles
    Test number
    722005508212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,394 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,394 miles
    Test number
    152229297182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail28,390 miles (+1,483)2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,390 miles
    Test number
    484787297156
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  9. Pass26,907 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,907 miles
    Test number
    574401576179
    • NoteAll ball joint rubber boot covers split and track rod end boot covers.
    • NoteSteering joint dust cover split/missing

Questions about T790 RCG

Does T790 RCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T790 RCG is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T790 RCG?
The MOT on T790 RCG is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T790 RCG done?
T790 RCG was recorded at 36,814 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 498 miles a year.
Has T790 RCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T790 RCG has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2011.
Has the mileage on T790 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 T790 RCG find?
T790 RCG passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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