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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T839 RMYMOT history

T839 RMY is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 85,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2026
Mileage
85,326 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T839 RMY
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T839 RMY was last recorded at 85,326 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 1,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,031 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,295 miles
Average per year
2,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,326 miles
  • 2024 – 84,031 miles
  • 2023 – 82,092 miles
  • 2022 – 80,378 miles
  • 2021 – 80,024 miles
  • 2020 – 77,774 miles
  • 2019 – 74,429 miles
  • 2018 – 72,718 miles
  • 2017 – 71,350 miles
  • 2016 – 67,573 miles
  • 2015 – 64,105 miles
  • 2014 – 57,243 miles
  • 2013 – 49,557 miles
  • 2012 – 48,748 miles
  • 2011 – 46,889 miles
  • 2010 – 44,825 miles
  • 2009 – 41,785 miles
  • 2008 – 38,841 miles
  • 2007 – 35,264 miles
  • 2006 – 30,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,326 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,326 miles (+1,295)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,326 miles
    Test number
    908939422413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,031 miles (+1,939)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,031 miles
    Test number
    319509007493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,092 miles (+1,714)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,092 miles
    Test number
    290094920322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass80,378 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    80,378 miles
    Test number
    637871907424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    80,024 miles
    Test number
    731671742547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,024 miles (+2,250)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,024 miles
    Test number
    790590405487
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass77,774 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    77,774 miles
    Test number
    894913841229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail77,774 miles (+3,345)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,774 miles
    Test number
    992712413431
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass74,429 miles (+1,711)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,429 miles
    Test number
    893435880332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,718 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,718 miles
    Test number
    572467911769
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail72,711 miles (+1,361)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,711 miles
    Test number
    858086957066
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass71,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,350 miles
    Test number
    543021335983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,350 miles (+3,777)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,350 miles
    Test number
    847810915371
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  14. Pass67,573 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,573 miles
    Test number
    667434216225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail67,573 miles (+3,468)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,573 miles
    Test number
    980701878378
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass64,105 miles (+6,862)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,105 miles
    Test number
    419466005159
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Fail57,243 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,243 miles
    Test number
    129035414111
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

  18. Pass57,243 miles (+7,686)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,243 miles
    Test number
    779105014134
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

  19. Pass49,557 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,557 miles
    Test number
    755665113191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,748 miles
    Test number
    159935162403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,748 miles (+1,859)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,748 miles
    Test number
    867062462096
    • 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  22. Pass46,889 miles (+2,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,889 miles
    Test number
    448088581084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,825 miles (+3,040)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,825 miles
    Test number
    504263500106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,785 miles (+2,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,785 miles
    Test number
    294717849425
    • 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)

  25. Pass38,841 miles (+3,577)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    38,841 miles
    Test number
    522828758005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,264 miles (+4,796)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    35,264 miles
    Test number
    882379457074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    30,468 miles
    Test number
    983770446080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail30,468 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,468 miles
    Test number
    943028836061
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s and o/s steering arms

Questions about T839 RMY

Does T839 RMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T839 RMY expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T839 RMY?
The MOT on T839 RMY expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T839 RMY done?
T839 RMY was recorded at 85,326 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 2,814 miles a year.
Has T839 RMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T839 RMY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T839 RMY 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 T839 RMY find?
T839 RMY passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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