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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T828 CHYMOT history

T828 CHY is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 69,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
69,514 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T828 CHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T828 CHY was last recorded at 69,514 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,815 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
699 miles
Average per year
1,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,514 miles
  • 2024 – 68,815 miles
  • 2023 – 68,531 miles
  • 2022 – 68,454 miles
  • 2021 – 67,869 miles
  • 2020 – 67,383 miles
  • 2019 – 66,629 miles
  • 2018 – 65,687 miles
  • 2017 – 64,841 miles
  • 2016 – 64,100 miles
  • 2015 – 63,049 miles
  • 2014 – 62,063 miles
  • 2013 – 59,343 miles
  • 2012 – 57,861 miles
  • 2005 – 42,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,514 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,514 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    69,514 miles
    Test number
    666999258255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,815 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    68,815 miles
    Test number
    280200669348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,531 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,531 miles
    Test number
    903170787480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,454 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    68,454 miles
    Test number
    580944238155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail68,454 miles (+585)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,454 miles
    Test number
    806950538394
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass67,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,869 miles
    Test number
    411880148061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail67,869 miles (+50)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,869 miles
    Test number
    837505008538
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail67,819 miles (+436)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,819 miles
    Test number
    118598055879
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front ball joint boots starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass67,383 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,383 miles
    Test number
    256993440594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,629 miles (+942)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,629 miles
    Test number
    920206149124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,687 miles (+846)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,687 miles
    Test number
    735700190275
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass64,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,841 miles
    Test number
    418885700528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,841 miles (+741)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,841 miles
    Test number
    191167697094
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass64,100 miles (+1,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,100 miles
    Test number
    658618791465
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear no plate starting to delaminate

  15. Pass63,049 miles (+986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,049 miles
    Test number
    169089205297
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass62,063 miles (+2,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,063 miles
    Test number
    635080974118
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass59,343 miles (+1,482)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,343 miles
    Test number
    938583983183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,861 miles
    Test number
    449744092155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,861 miles (+15,361)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,861 miles
    Test number
    685534892172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass42,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    42,500 miles
    Test number
    391185045206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T828 CHY

Does T828 CHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T828 CHY is valid until 16 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T828 CHY?
The MOT on T828 CHY is valid until 16 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T828 CHY done?
T828 CHY was recorded at 69,514 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 1,344 miles a year.
Has T828 CHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T828 CHY has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T828 CHY 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 T828 CHY find?
T828 CHY passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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