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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T821 GSEMOT history

T821 GSE is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 33,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
33,162 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T821 GSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T821 GSE was last recorded at 33,162 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,064 miles · 14 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,162 miles
  • 2024 – 33,064 miles
  • 2023 – 32,929 miles
  • 2020 – 32,920 miles
  • 2015 – 32,732 miles
  • 2013 – 32,181 miles
  • 2012 – 31,542 miles
  • 2011 – 31,270 miles
  • 2010 – 30,871 miles
  • 2008 – 29,759 miles
  • 2007 – 28,184 miles
  • 2006 – 27,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,162 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,162 miles (+98)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    33,162 miles
    Test number
    629251056992
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass33,064 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    33,064 miles
    Test number
    541158114297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail33,062 miles (+133)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,062 miles
    Test number
    219996186074
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed low fuel (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass32,929 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    32,929 miles
    Test number
    700728944610
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail32,927 miles (+7)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,927 miles
    Test number
    214264137842
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass32,920 miles (+188)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    32,920 miles
    Test number
    785506256422
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Fail32,732 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,732 miles
    Test number
    176936305163
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Pass32,732 miles (+551)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,732 miles
    Test number
    986876505174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass32,181 miles (+639)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    32,181 miles
    Test number
    306950153165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass31,542 miles (+272)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,542 miles
    Test number
    829560242141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  11. Pass31,270 miles (+399)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,270 miles
    Test number
    935699311178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlastic covers preventing proper inspection
    • NoteN/s/r disc corroded
    • NoteO/s/r disc corroded

  12. Pass30,871 miles (+1,112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,871 miles
    Test number
    371016610146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass29,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    29,759 miles
    Test number
    641240248335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,759 miles (+1,575)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,759 miles
    Test number
    103184538324
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  15. Pass28,184 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    28,184 miles
    Test number
    572707977254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,097 miles
    Test number
    690446886234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,097 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,097 miles
    Test number
    733146186281
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Questions about T821 GSE

Does T821 GSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T821 GSE is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T821 GSE?
The MOT on T821 GSE is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T821 GSE done?
T821 GSE was recorded at 33,162 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 314 miles a year.
Has T821 GSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T821 GSE has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T821 GSE 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 T821 GSE find?
T821 GSE passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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