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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T811 AODMOT history

T811 AOD is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 50,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
50,287 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T811 AOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T811 AOD was last recorded at 50,287 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,831 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
456 miles
Average per year
1,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,287 miles
  • 2024 – 49,831 miles
  • 2023 – 49,477 miles
  • 2022 – 48,895 miles
  • 2021 – 48,352 miles
  • 2020 – 47,400 miles
  • 2019 – 45,575 miles
  • 2018 – 44,637 miles
  • 2017 – 43,091 miles
  • 2016 – 40,973 miles
  • 2015 – 39,753 miles
  • 2014 – 38,646 miles
  • 2013 – 37,760 miles
  • 2012 – 36,128 miles
  • 2011 – 34,390 miles
  • 2010 – 32,662 miles
  • 2009 – 29,950 miles
  • 2008 – 26,550 miles
  • 2007 – 23,641 miles
  • 2006 – 21,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,287 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass50,287 miles (+456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    50,287 miles
    Test number
    968969911437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass49,831 miles (+354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    49,831 miles
    Test number
    743368778074
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass49,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    49,477 miles
    Test number
    237611619813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail49,477 miles (+582)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,477 miles
    Test number
    204922141414
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass48,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    48,895 miles
    Test number
    843523448117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail48,895 miles (+543)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,895 miles
    Test number
    101181000839
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass48,352 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,352 miles
    Test number
    842432351071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail48,318 miles (+918)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,318 miles
    Test number
    776784789009
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements stays on (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass47,400 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,400 miles
    Test number
    816563757145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,394 miles (+1,819)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,394 miles
    Test number
    247663004415
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass45,575 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,575 miles
    Test number
    728340256306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished

  12. Fail45,570 miles (+933)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,570 miles
    Test number
    817114190914
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake pad corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer lower joint cap corroded

  13. Pass44,637 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,637 miles
    Test number
    835546568260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,632 miles (+1,541)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,632 miles
    Test number
    883044951390
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass43,091 miles (+2,118)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    43,091 miles
    Test number
    633549567240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,973 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,973 miles
    Test number
    678675942576
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play track rod has slight play on inner joint (2.2.B.1g)

  17. Fail40,972 miles (+1,219)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,972 miles
    Test number
    606846303482
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play track rod has slight play on inner joint (2.2.B.1g)

  18. Pass39,753 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,753 miles
    Test number
    626478545126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,646 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,646 miles
    Test number
    507857544140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,760 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,760 miles
    Test number
    285606353181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,757 miles (+24)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,757 miles
    Test number
    266474353453
    • FailureBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  22. Fail37,733 miles (+1,605)4 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,733 miles
    Test number
    727250453188
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteAll front and rear suspesion components have heavy surface corrosion

  23. Pass36,128 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,128 miles
    Test number
    615911552106
    • 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)

  24. Fail36,128 miles (+1,738)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,128 miles
    Test number
    706814942102
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  25. Pass34,390 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    34,390 miles
    Test number
    987451451141
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  26. Fail34,390 miles (+1,728)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,390 miles
    Test number
    106714641143
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs are corroded and worn

  27. Pass32,662 miles (+2,712)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    32,662 miles
    Test number
    110521540180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass29,950 miles (+3,400)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,950 miles
    Test number
    241284039188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteO/S/F wheel bearing slightly rough

  29. Pass26,550 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,550 miles
    Test number
    303179568141
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteWiper blade split

  30. Fail26,550 miles (+2,909)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,550 miles
    Test number
    614188568151
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteWiper blade split

  31. Pass23,641 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,641 miles
    Test number
    130021177147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail23,639 miles (+2,623)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,639 miles
    Test number
    261342967103
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  33. Pass21,016 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    21,016 miles
    Test number
    152750056180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear suspension components quite rusty
    • NoteN/s/r flexible furrel rusty

Questions about T811 AOD

Does T811 AOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T811 AOD is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T811 AOD?
The MOT on T811 AOD is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T811 AOD done?
T811 AOD was recorded at 50,287 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 1,471 miles a year.
Has T811 AOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T811 AOD has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T811 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 T811 AOD find?
T811 AOD passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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