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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T824 RPJMOT history

T824 RPJ is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 93,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2025
Mileage
93,190 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T824 RPJ
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
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T824 RPJ was last recorded at 93,190 miles on 1 Oct 2024, 989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Dec 2019: 89,365 miles, lower than 93,478 miles on 24 Jan 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
92,201 miles · 18 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
989 miles
Average per year
2,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 93,190 miles
  • 2023 – 92,201 miles
  • 2022 – 92,093 miles
  • 2020 – 90,185 miles
  • 2019 – 89,365 miles
  • 2018 – 93,478 miles
  • 2016 – 92,463 miles
  • 2014 – 89,365 miles
  • 2013 – 88,854 miles
  • 2012 – 87,996 miles
  • 2011 – 83,303 miles
  • 2008 – 77,601 miles
  • 2007 – 66,775 miles
  • 2006 – 55,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,190 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,190 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    93,190 miles
    Test number
    911343082553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,201 miles (+108)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    92,201 miles
    Test number
    337222703034
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,093 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,093 miles
    Test number
    748861424925
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail92,093 miles (+1,908)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,093 miles
    Test number
    476384688316
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,185 miles (+820)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,185 miles
    Test number
    500758862269
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in n/s lower corner. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering wheel due to Snap Off device.

  6. Pass89,365 miles (-4,113)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,365 miles
    Test number
    502584477495
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,478 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,478 miles
    Test number
    912841705607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,463 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,463 miles
    Test number
    625358715901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,365 miles (+511)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    89,365 miles
    Test number
    616494234243
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRubber deteriorating from steering wheel
    • NoteFront number plate secure but could be improved
    • NoteHeadlight swith slight damage

  10. Pass88,854 miles (+858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    88,854 miles
    Test number
    778574813233
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass87,996 miles (+4,693)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,996 miles
    Test number
    127163952176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass83,303 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    83,303 miles
    Test number
    888020221076
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail83,303 miles (+5,702)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,303 miles
    Test number
    438750321007
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass77,601 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    77,601 miles
    Test number
    791502558141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,564 miles (+10,789)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,564 miles
    Test number
    183971658169
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass66,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,775 miles
    Test number
    182022297025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,774 miles (+11,225)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,774 miles
    Test number
    144832997450
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass55,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    55,549 miles
    Test number
    143897936026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,549 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,549 miles
    Test number
    382573436054
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T824 RPJ

Does T824 RPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T824 RPJ expired on 30 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T824 RPJ?
The MOT on T824 RPJ expired on 30 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T824 RPJ done?
T824 RPJ was recorded at 93,190 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2024, an average of 2,017 miles a year.
Has T824 RPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T824 RPJ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T824 RPJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Dec 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T824 RPJ find?
T824 RPJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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