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Lotus Elise

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T871 TSCMOT history

T871 TSC is a purple petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
92,161 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T871 TSC
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 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T871 TSC was last recorded at 92,161 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,633 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
528 miles
Average per year
3,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,161 miles
  • 2025 – 91,633 miles
  • 2023 – 90,921 miles
  • 2021 – 90,445 miles
  • 2019 – 89,020 miles
  • 2018 – 88,126 miles
  • 2016 – 87,401 miles
  • 2015 – 86,177 miles
  • 2014 – 85,274 miles
  • 2013 – 80,338 miles
  • 2012 – 77,361 miles
  • 2011 – 67,799 miles
  • 2009 – 53,203 miles
  • 2008 – 30,697 miles
  • 2007 – 23,616 miles
  • 2005 – 20,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,161 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.68 mm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,161 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    92,161 miles
    Test number
    418432229739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,633 miles (+712)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    91,633 miles
    Test number
    264992677471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,921 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,921 miles
    Test number
    783470402300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,445 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    90,445 miles
    Test number
    174489182848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail90,443 miles (+1,423)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,443 miles
    Test number
    748864807389
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  6. Pass89,020 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,020 miles
    Test number
    367591815683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.68 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail89,019 miles (+893)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,019 miles
    Test number
    935351848567
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.68 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass88,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,126 miles
    Test number
    946075861174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,126 miles (+725)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,126 miles
    Test number
    573158950205
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly cracked and perished between treads (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracked and perished between tread

  10. Pass87,401 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,401 miles
    Test number
    768783687053
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail87,401 miles (+1,224)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,401 miles
    Test number
    609801490311
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH REAR (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS AND REARS (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass86,177 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    86,177 miles
    Test number
    271321635884
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRadiator leaking at previously repaired area
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail86,177 miles (+903)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,177 miles
    Test number
    905687598872
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRadiator leaking at previously repaired area
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass85,274 miles (+4,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    85,274 miles
    Test number
    197734174160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass80,338 miles (+2,977)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,338 miles
    Test number
    937102143165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,361 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,361 miles
    Test number
    797892752143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,323 miles (+9,524)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,323 miles
    Test number
    398300742194
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  18. Pass67,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    67,799 miles
    Test number
    145010111477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail67,799 miles (+14,596)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,799 miles
    Test number
    898170111097
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass53,203 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,203 miles
    Test number
    671161559300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail53,203 miles (+22,506)6 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,203 miles
    Test number
    674378149377
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass30,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,697 miles
    Test number
    751629598248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,697 miles (+2,237)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,697 miles
    Test number
    214174198238
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass28,460 miles (+4,844)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,460 miles
    Test number
    734115198054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,616 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,616 miles
    Test number
    950534717157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,287 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    20,287 miles
    Test number
    224105465492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail20,283 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,283 miles
    Test number
    642148355185
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Questions about T871 TSC

Does T871 TSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T871 TSC is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T871 TSC?
The MOT on T871 TSC is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T871 TSC done?
T871 TSC was recorded at 92,161 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 3,402 miles a year.
Has T871 TSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T871 TSC has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2021.
Has the mileage on T871 TSC 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 T871 TSC find?
T871 TSC passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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