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Lotus Elise

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T889 CGDMOT history

T889 CGD is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2025 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 32,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2025
Mileage
32,323 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2024
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T889 CGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2025
Latest MOT test
23 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T889 CGD was last recorded at 32,323 miles on 23 May 2024, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,290 miles · 21 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 32,323 miles
  • 2021 – 32,290 miles
  • 2017 – 32,193 miles
  • 2016 – 31,813 miles
  • 2015 – 31,732 miles
  • 2014 – 31,469 miles
  • 2013 – 31,076 miles
  • 2012 – 30,628 miles
  • 2009 – 30,117 miles
  • 2008 – 29,176 miles
  • 2006 – 27,926 miles
  • 2005 – 26,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,323 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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2008

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2008

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,323 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    32,323 miles
    Test number
    803887660424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail32,290 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,290 miles
    Test number
    511974921373
    • MajorEmissions not tested Beyond limits (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail32,290 miles (+97)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,290 miles
    Test number
    408256447057
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

  4. Pass32,193 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    32,193 miles
    Test number
    504521976241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

  5. Fail32,193 miles (+380)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,193 miles
    Test number
    155972403383
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

  6. Pass31,813 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,813 miles
    Test number
    791185922066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,732 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,732 miles
    Test number
    769330175164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,469 miles (+393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,469 miles
    Test number
    479750264176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass31,076 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    31,076 miles
    Test number
    546259743199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder guards covering whole of underside of vehicle

  10. Fail31,076 miles (+448)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,076 miles
    Test number
    347072143157
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder guards covering whole of underside of vehicle

  11. Pass30,628 miles (+511)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,628 miles
    Test number
    335332952159
    • NoteAll suspension componants showing corrosion
    • NoteBoth front indicators loosing amber colour
    • NoteUnder guard covering hole of under vehicle

  12. Pass30,117 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,117 miles
    Test number
    872626379046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront and rear number plate not displaying bsau 145d

  13. Fail30,117 miles (+941)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,117 miles
    Test number
    702075679038
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront and rear number plate not displaying bsau 145d
    • NoteHeadlamps can not be switched off

  14. Pass29,176 miles3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,176 miles
    Test number
    481611858079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside rear lower cover split
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteThe offside front inner track rod joint has slight play

  15. Fail29,176 miles (+1,250)2 failures3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,176 miles
    Test number
    552079548010
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside rear lower cover split
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteThe offside front inner track rod joint has slight play

  16. Pass27,926 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,926 miles
    Test number
    431903756428
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Fail27,926 miles (+1,308)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,926 miles
    Test number
    743649546330
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Fail26,618 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,618 miles
    Test number
    530436305362
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass26,618 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    26,618 miles
    Test number
    730326505386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T889 CGD

Does T889 CGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T889 CGD expired on 22 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T889 CGD?
The MOT on T889 CGD expired on 22 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T889 CGD done?
T889 CGD was recorded at 32,323 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2024, an average of 307 miles a year.
Has T889 CGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T889 CGD has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T889 CGD 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 T889 CGD find?
T889 CGD passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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