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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T815 AODMOT history

T815 AOD is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 38,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
38,813 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T815 AOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T815 AOD was last recorded at 38,813 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,611 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
202 miles
Average per year
654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,813 miles
  • 2025 – 38,611 miles
  • 2024 – 38,250 miles
  • 2022 – 36,779 miles
  • 2021 – 36,080 miles
  • 2020 – 35,276 miles
  • 2019 – 34,210 miles
  • 2018 – 32,508 miles
  • 2017 – 31,484 miles
  • 2013 – 31,175 miles
  • 2012 – 30,909 miles
  • 2011 – 30,228 miles
  • 2010 – 28,904 miles
  • 2009 – 27,632 miles
  • 2007 – 26,871 miles
  • 2006 – 25,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,813 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,813 miles (+202)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    38,813 miles
    Test number
    803516198656
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass38,611 miles (+361)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    38,611 miles
    Test number
    881932064399
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass38,250 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    38,250 miles
    Test number
    887838715027
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail38,250 miles (+1,471)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,250 miles
    Test number
    630832543992
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass36,779 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    36,779 miles
    Test number
    945558868509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,080 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,080 miles
    Test number
    773111131872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,276 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    35,276 miles
    Test number
    246423234563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,210 miles (+1,702)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,210 miles
    Test number
    672422000393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,508 miles
    Test number
    641104924032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail32,508 miles (+1,024)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,508 miles
    Test number
    449697557103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass31,484 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,484 miles
    Test number
    708281652106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,175 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    31,175 miles
    Test number
    787850303225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail31,077 miles (+168)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,077 miles
    Test number
    668158993166
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass30,909 miles (+681)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,909 miles
    Test number
    936948692109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,228 miles (+1,324)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,228 miles
    Test number
    275556661104
    • NoteSlight roughness in ns front wheelbearing

  16. Pass28,904 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,904 miles
    Test number
    893279780087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,881 miles (+1,249)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,881 miles
    Test number
    352505180025
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass27,632 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,632 miles
    Test number
    982413969058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,871 miles (+1,165)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    26,871 miles
    Test number
    741322447257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,706 miles
    Test number
    121723596181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T815 AOD

Does T815 AOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T815 AOD is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T815 AOD?
The MOT on T815 AOD is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T815 AOD done?
T815 AOD was recorded at 38,813 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 654 miles a year.
Has T815 AOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T815 AOD has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T815 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 T815 AOD find?
T815 AOD passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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