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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T87 XPBMOT history

T87 XPB is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 12 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
92,316 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T87 XPB
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
12 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T87 XPB was last recorded at 92,316 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 1,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
91,245 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,071 miles
Average per year
2,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,316 miles
  • 2024 – 91,245 miles
  • 2023 – 90,622 miles
  • 2022 – 89,829 miles
  • 2021 – 87,732 miles
  • 2020 – 87,166 miles
  • 2019 – 85,467 miles
  • 2017 – 84,422 miles
  • 2016 – 83,087 miles
  • 2015 – 81,964 miles
  • 2014 – 80,214 miles
  • 2013 – 78,688 miles
  • 2012 – 76,895 miles
  • 2011 – 71,765 miles
  • 2010 – 67,506 miles
  • 2009 – 61,884 miles
  • 2008 – 50,300 miles
  • 2007 – 42,607 miles
  • 2006 – 39,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,316 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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,316 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,316 miles
    Test number
    673242400640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,245 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,245 miles
    Test number
    449454281818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,622 miles (+793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    90,622 miles
    Test number
    227579374206
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass89,829 miles (+2,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    89,829 miles
    Test number
    213034066137
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass87,732 miles (+566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    87,732 miles
    Test number
    329631895864
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass87,166 miles (+1,699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    87,166 miles
    Test number
    512805141076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass85,467 miles (+1,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,467 miles
    Test number
    762091336845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Pass84,422 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,422 miles
    Test number
    586691780387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Fail84,422 miles (+1,335)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,422 miles
    Test number
    170404139151
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass83,087 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,087 miles
    Test number
    695397688515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,964 miles (+1,750)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    81,964 miles
    Test number
    586359714453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,214 miles (+1,526)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    80,214 miles
    Test number
    958119184217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,688 miles (+1,793)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,688 miles
    Test number
    817204083218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,895 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    76,895 miles
    Test number
    157202022236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre deteriorating

  15. Fail76,895 miles (+5,130)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,895 miles
    Test number
    977192722295
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre deteriorating

  16. Pass71,765 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,765 miles
    Test number
    348126911256
    • NoteOff side front tyre wearing on edges

  17. Fail71,765 miles (+4,259)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,765 miles
    Test number
    345546811221
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOff side front tyre wearing on edges

  18. Pass67,506 miles (+5,622)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    67,506 miles
    Test number
    574688210247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,884 miles (+11,584)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,884 miles
    Test number
    754551199031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,300 miles (+7,693)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,300 miles
    Test number
    721085588044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,607 miles (+3,017)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,607 miles
    Test number
    160770497434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    39,590 miles
    Test number
    553321246061
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T87 XPB

Does T87 XPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T87 XPB is valid until 21 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T87 XPB?
The MOT on T87 XPB is valid until 21 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T87 XPB done?
T87 XPB was recorded at 92,316 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 2,678 miles a year.
Has T87 XPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T87 XPB has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on T87 XPB 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 T87 XPB find?
T87 XPB passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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