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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T795 RCGMOT history

T795 RCG is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 53,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
53,693 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T795 RCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T795 RCG was last recorded at 53,693 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,615 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,693 miles
  • 2025 – 53,615 miles
  • 2024 – 53,469 miles
  • 2021 – 53,452 miles
  • 2020 – 53,409 miles
  • 2019 – 53,303 miles
  • 2018 – 53,263 miles
  • 2017 – 53,227 miles
  • 2016 – 53,160 miles
  • 2015 – 53,055 miles
  • 2014 – 52,921 miles
  • 2013 – 52,778 miles
  • 2012 – 52,609 miles
  • 2011 – 52,436 miles
  • 2010 – 51,542 miles
  • 2009 – 51,014 miles
  • 2008 – 49,679 miles
  • 2007 – 47,887 miles
  • 2006 – 43,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,693 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak (8.4.1 (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,693 miles (+78)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    53,693 miles
    Test number
    183182416121
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass53,615 miles (+146)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    53,615 miles
    Test number
    406141864116
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass53,469 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    53,469 miles
    Test number
    869302319870
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four and slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass53,452 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    53,452 miles
    Test number
    844825731170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass53,409 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    53,409 miles
    Test number
    972544001507
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass53,303 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    53,303 miles
    Test number
    603074669728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,263 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,263 miles
    Test number
    133128236139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,227 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,227 miles
    Test number
    322266900130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,160 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,160 miles
    Test number
    339221077455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,055 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,055 miles
    Test number
    849444905193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,921 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,921 miles
    Test number
    219441994072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,778 miles
    Test number
    129588093481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,778 miles (+169)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,778 miles
    Test number
    237798193056
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass52,609 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,609 miles
    Test number
    888651082086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,436 miles (+894)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,436 miles
    Test number
    188984601168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,542 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,542 miles
    Test number
    583827900156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,014 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,014 miles
    Test number
    273859399076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,679 miles (+1,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,679 miles
    Test number
    532900808168
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass47,887 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    47,887 miles
    Test number
    364066787094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    43,738 miles
    Test number
    333673806179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,738 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,738 miles
    Test number
    263620506198
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T795 RCG

Does T795 RCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T795 RCG is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T795 RCG?
The MOT on T795 RCG is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T795 RCG done?
T795 RCG was recorded at 53,693 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 492 miles a year.
Has T795 RCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T795 RCG has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2013.
Has the mileage on T795 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 T795 RCG find?
T795 RCG passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rears; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak.

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