Lotus Elise
Green and Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T871 XPPMOT history
T871 XPP is a green and yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 45,230 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 May 2027
- Mileage
- 45,230 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 6 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 996 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T871 XPP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elise
- Colour
- Green and Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 18 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T871 XPP was last recorded at 45,230 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 45,028 miles · 13 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 202 miles
- Average per year
- 996 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 45,230 miles
- 2023 – 45,028 miles
- 2022 – 43,999 miles
- 2019 – 43,915 miles
- 2018 – 43,628 miles
- 2008 – 28,254 miles
- 2006 – 25,810 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass45,230 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Full MOT history
10 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass45,230 miles (+202)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2027
- Odometer
- 45,230 miles
- Test number
- 374074857728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,028 miles (+1,029)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 45,028 miles
- Test number
- 223494757803
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,999 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 43,999 miles
- Test number
- 402601498398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,941 miles (+26)9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,941 miles
- Test number
- 232296430142
- 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 carbon monoxide content at 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 Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront number on bonnet but still readable
Pass43,915 miles (+287)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 43,915 miles
- Test number
- 700209966401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,628 miles3 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 43,628 miles
- Test number
- 820459543503
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail43,628 miles (+15,374)2 repaired3 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,628 miles
- Test number
- 555604796023
- Repaired at testCentral Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail28,254 miles (+2,444)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,254 miles
- Test number
- 860823708077
- 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)
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Pass25,810 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 25,810 miles
- Test number
- 601448236330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,810 miles2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,810 miles
- Test number
- 420358136372
- FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
- NoteDeep cut in offside front tyre no cords showing .
- NoteVehicle is fitted with road legal track tyres .
Questions about T871 XPP
- Does T871 XPP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T871 XPP is valid until 31 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T871 XPP?
- The MOT on T871 XPP is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T871 XPP done?
- T871 XPP was recorded at 45,230 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 996 miles a year.
- Has T871 XPP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T871 XPP has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on T871 XPP 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 XPP find?
- T871 XPP passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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