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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T870 EWWMOT history

T870 EWW is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 40,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
40,714 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T870 EWW
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
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T870 EWW was last recorded at 40,714 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,202 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
512 miles
Average per year
780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,714 miles
  • 2025 – 40,202 miles
  • 2022 – 39,502 miles
  • 2021 – 39,140 miles
  • 2020 – 38,345 miles
  • 2017 – 38,276 miles
  • 2016 – 36,004 miles
  • 2015 – 34,854 miles
  • 2014 – 34,338 miles
  • 2013 – 33,403 miles
  • 2012 – 32,601 miles
  • 2011 – 32,123 miles
  • 2010 – 31,706 miles
  • 2009 – 30,014 miles
  • 2008 – 28,387 miles
  • 2007 – 26,737 miles
  • 2006 – 24,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,714 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass40,714 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    40,714 miles
    Test number
    753716820658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,202 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    40,202 miles
    Test number
    384594154377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail40,196 miles (+694)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,196 miles
    Test number
    829272563846
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine running badly (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass39,502 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    39,502 miles
    Test number
    110893602677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,140 miles (+795)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    39,140 miles
    Test number
    280304878426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,345 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    38,345 miles
    Test number
    380894036645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,276 miles (+1,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,276 miles
    Test number
    633890048690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass37,001 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,001 miles
    Test number
    630462930270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail36,998 miles (+994)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,998 miles
    Test number
    678894086206
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

  10. Pass36,004 miles (+1,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,004 miles
    Test number
    720569108488
    • AdvisoryN/s steering rack inner joint = slight play

  11. Pass34,854 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,854 miles
    Test number
    206426725107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,338 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    34,338 miles
    Test number
    596296224164
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteDamage to windscreen outside the swept area

  13. Fail34,338 miles (+935)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,338 miles
    Test number
    987236724154
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteDamage to windscreen outside the swept area

  14. Pass33,403 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,403 miles
    Test number
    419748323122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,601 miles (+478)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,601 miles
    Test number
    465904922119
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass32,123 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,123 miles
    Test number
    369037311180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,706 miles (+1,692)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,706 miles
    Test number
    921108310151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,014 miles (+1,627)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,014 miles
    Test number
    361491709172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,387 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,387 miles
    Test number
    534994528111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,737 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,737 miles
    Test number
    990325027144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,734 miles (+2,044)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,734 miles
    Test number
    210563597086
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  22. Pass24,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,690 miles
    Test number
    464784776087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T870 EWW

Does T870 EWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T870 EWW is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T870 EWW?
The MOT on T870 EWW is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T870 EWW done?
T870 EWW was recorded at 40,714 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 780 miles a year.
Has T870 EWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T870 EWW has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T870 EWW 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 T870 EWW find?
T870 EWW passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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