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Lotus Elise

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T861 AVCMOT history

T861 AVC is a purple petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 91,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
91,585 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T861 AVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T861 AVC was last recorded at 91,585 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 1,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,765 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,820 miles
Average per year
1,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,585 miles
  • 2025 – 89,765 miles
  • 2024 – 89,518 miles
  • 2023 – 88,961 miles
  • 2022 – 88,311 miles
  • 2021 – 88,096 miles
  • 2020 – 87,913 miles
  • 2019 – 87,515 miles
  • 2018 – 87,100 miles
  • 2017 – 84,479 miles
  • 2016 – 81,906 miles
  • 2015 – 77,471 miles
  • 2014 – 74,750 miles
  • 2013 – 72,387 miles
  • 2012 – 71,188 miles
  • 2011 – 70,101 miles
  • 2010 – 69,035 miles
  • 2009 – 67,927 miles
  • 2008 – 66,013 miles
  • 2007 – 60,475 miles
  • 2006 – 56,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,585 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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,585 miles (+1,820)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    91,585 miles
    Test number
    697479644831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,765 miles (+247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,765 miles
    Test number
    493479766045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass89,518 miles (+557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,518 miles
    Test number
    992501829773
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,961 miles (+650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,961 miles
    Test number
    991774530074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass88,311 miles (+215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,311 miles
    Test number
    337141383643
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass88,096 miles (+183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,096 miles
    Test number
    603416484552
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass87,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,913 miles
    Test number
    608871627405
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail87,913 miles (+398)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,913 miles
    Test number
    590784241783
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass87,515 miles (+415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,515 miles
    Test number
    437789909992
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass87,100 miles (+2,621)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,100 miles
    Test number
    356506430415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,479 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,479 miles
    Test number
    125030025170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail84,479 miles (+2,573)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,479 miles
    Test number
    963917487851
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass81,906 miles (+4,435)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    81,906 miles
    Test number
    906323106585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,471 miles
    Test number
    987289635133
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Fail77,471 miles (+2,721)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,471 miles
    Test number
    268468735447
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass74,750 miles (+8)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,750 miles
    Test number
    335461644178
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail74,742 miles (+2,355)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,742 miles
    Test number
    755690344144
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass72,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,387 miles
    Test number
    927864743121
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Fail72,387 miles (+1,199)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,387 miles
    Test number
    448082943167
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass71,188 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,188 miles
    Test number
    565985132105
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Fail71,177 miles (+1,076)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,177 miles
    Test number
    237941132169
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Pass70,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    70,101 miles
    Test number
    448541731128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,101 miles (+1,066)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,101 miles
    Test number
    356351231168
    • 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)

  24. Pass69,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    69,035 miles
    Test number
    222205540451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,033 miles (+1,106)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,033 miles
    Test number
    481495240106
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

  26. Pass67,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,927 miles
    Test number
    373926449135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail67,927 miles (+1,914)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,927 miles
    Test number
    731587549108
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass66,013 miles (+5,538)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,013 miles
    Test number
    761557238190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass60,475 miles (+4,222)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    60,475 miles
    Test number
    353301947100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass56,253 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    56,253 miles
    Test number
    122161036187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail56,247 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,247 miles
    Test number
    581840836180
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Questions about T861 AVC

Does T861 AVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T861 AVC is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T861 AVC?
The MOT on T861 AVC is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T861 AVC done?
T861 AVC was recorded at 91,585 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 1,733 miles a year.
Has T861 AVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T861 AVC has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T861 AVC 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 T861 AVC find?
T861 AVC passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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