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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

T88 ELHMOT history

T88 ELH is a black petrol MINI first used on 26 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2025
Mileage
100,995 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 ELH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 ELH was last recorded at 100,995 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Aug 2015: 84,958 miles, lower than 838,831 miles on 7 Aug 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
100,869 miles · 8 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
126 miles
Average per year
3,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,995 miles
  • 2023 – 100,869 miles
  • 2022 – 99,160 miles
  • 2021 – 97,455 miles
  • 2020 – 96,178 miles
  • 2019 – 93,958 miles
  • 2018 – 92,119 miles
  • 2017 – 90,245 miles
  • 2015 – 84,958 miles
  • 2014 – 838,831 miles
  • 2013 – 74,676 miles
  • 2012 – 65,103 miles
  • 2011 – 60,055 miles
  • 2009 – 52,886 miles
  • 2008 – 48,934 miles
  • 2007 – 42,739 miles
  • 2006 – 37,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,995 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,995 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    100,995 miles
    Test number
    253337264436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,869 miles (+1,709)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    100,869 miles
    Test number
    522311233516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,160 miles (+1,705)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,160 miles
    Test number
    861358694336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,455 miles (+1,277)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,455 miles
    Test number
    734332657691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,178 miles
    Test number
    582635519011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,178 miles (+2,220)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,178 miles
    Test number
    117133313528
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass93,958 miles (+1,839)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,958 miles
    Test number
    369227904132
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass92,119 miles (+1,874)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,119 miles
    Test number
    829926115843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,245 miles (+5,287)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,245 miles
    Test number
    111857519453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,958 miles (-753,873)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,958 miles
    Test number
    835127515278
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • NoteWipers poor

  11. Pass838,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    838,831 miles
    Test number
    719709114294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail838,831 miles (+764,155)1 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    838,831 miles
    Test number
    159848614268
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  13. Pass74,676 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,676 miles
    Test number
    688695093040
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteClutch pedal ,anti-slip rubber missing

  14. Fail74,672 miles (+9,569)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,672 miles
    Test number
    808725093088
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteClutch pedal ,anti-slip rubber missing

  15. Pass65,103 miles (+5,048)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,103 miles
    Test number
    256479162042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,055 miles
    Test number
    329898491087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,055 miles (+7,169)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,055 miles
    Test number
    818788791034
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass52,886 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,886 miles
    Test number
    791973989039
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail52,884 miles (+3,950)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,884 miles
    Test number
    932431979063
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass48,934 miles (+6,195)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,934 miles
    Test number
    603522068224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,739 miles
    Test number
    321922387425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,739 miles (+5,284)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,739 miles
    Test number
    581142087235
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass37,455 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,455 miles
    Test number
    212326976206
    • NoteAll tyre treads getting low & surface cracking on tyre walls
    • NoteCorrosion showing on exhaust & on rear silencer outer skin
    • NoteFront wipers split
    • NoteO/s/r brake hanging on sligtly
    • NoteReversing light inop
    • NoteSlight corrosion showing on o/s/f brake pipe

  24. Fail37,455 miles1 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,455 miles
    Test number
    263486476202
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteAll tyre treads getting low & surface cracking on tyre walls
    • NoteCorrosion showing on exhaust & on rear silencer outer skin
    • NoteFront wipers split
    • NoteO/s/r brake hanging on sligtly
    • NoteReversing light inop
    • NoteSlight corrosion showing on o/s/f brake pipe

Questions about T88 ELH

Does T88 ELH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T88 ELH expired on 29 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T88 ELH?
The MOT on T88 ELH expired on 29 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T88 ELH done?
T88 ELH was recorded at 100,995 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 3,493 miles a year.
Has T88 ELH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 ELH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T88 ELH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T88 ELH find?
T88 ELH passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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