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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T869 ALJMOT history

T869 ALJ is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 79,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
79,917 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T869 ALJ
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
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T869 ALJ was last recorded at 79,917 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,286 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
631 miles
Average per year
1,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,917 miles
  • 2025 – 79,286 miles
  • 2024 – 78,448 miles
  • 2022 – 77,189 miles
  • 2021 – 76,505 miles
  • 2020 – 76,073 miles
  • 2019 – 75,517 miles
  • 2018 – 74,792 miles
  • 2017 – 73,618 miles
  • 2016 – 73,041 miles
  • 2015 – 73,025 miles
  • 2014 – 72,873 miles
  • 2013 – 72,742 miles
  • 2011 – 70,556 miles
  • 2009 – 66,331 miles
  • 2008 – 57,935 miles
  • 2007 – 51,765 miles
  • 2006 – 45,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,917 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,917 miles (+631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    79,917 miles
    Test number
    338205659447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass79,286 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    79,286 miles
    Test number
    985159415883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,448 miles (+1,259)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    78,448 miles
    Test number
    232443799379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,189 miles (+684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    77,189 miles
    Test number
    365837564777
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass76,505 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,505 miles
    Test number
    374980523441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,073 miles
    Test number
    271670403046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,073 miles (+556)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,073 miles
    Test number
    145601523898
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass75,517 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,517 miles
    Test number
    286847825712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,792 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,792 miles
    Test number
    378948534636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,667 miles (+1,049)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,667 miles
    Test number
    717838377953
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass73,618 miles (+577)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,618 miles
    Test number
    314707242899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,041 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,041 miles
    Test number
    162061661027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail73,041 miles (+16)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,041 miles
    Test number
    594214036909
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass73,025 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,025 miles
    Test number
    395971925112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,873 miles (+131)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,873 miles
    Test number
    589599424159
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass72,742 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,742 miles
    Test number
    296325433478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,556 miles (+4,225)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    70,556 miles
    Test number
    178261541418
    • NoteO/s/r wheel bearing noise?

  18. Pass66,331 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,331 miles
    Test number
    962647809300
    • NoteCorrosion rear discs.
    • NoteSteering wheel security.

  19. Fail66,331 miles (+8,396)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,331 miles
    Test number
    171257409329
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCorrosion rear discs.
    • NoteSteering wheel security.

  20. Pass57,935 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,935 miles
    Test number
    841924888275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,923 miles (+6,158)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,923 miles
    Test number
    922598908248
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 3mm tread remaining
    • NoteCrack in windscreen
    • NoteFront number plate slight damage
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and corroded

  22. Pass51,765 miles (+6,131)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,765 miles
    Test number
    673111307238
    • NoteN/s/f wheel bearing noise.

  23. Pass45,634 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,634 miles
    Test number
    762037946006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,633 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,633 miles
    Test number
    680666746096
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Questions about T869 ALJ

Does T869 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T869 ALJ is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T869 ALJ?
The MOT on T869 ALJ is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T869 ALJ done?
T869 ALJ was recorded at 79,917 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 1,703 miles a year.
Has T869 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T869 ALJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T869 ALJ 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 T869 ALJ find?
T869 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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