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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

T88 RRYMOT history

T88 RRY is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 6 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 62,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
62,892 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 RRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 RRY was last recorded at 62,892 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,886 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,892 miles
  • 2025 – 62,886 miles
  • 2024 – 62,334 miles
  • 2023 – 61,850 miles
  • 2022 – 61,023 miles
  • 2021 – 59,962 miles
  • 2020 – 59,444 miles
  • 2016 – 59,343 miles
  • 2015 – 58,489 miles
  • 2014 – 56,987 miles
  • 2013 – 56,248 miles
  • 2012 – 55,497 miles
  • 2011 – 52,990 miles
  • 2010 – 48,172 miles
  • 2009 – 44,421 miles
  • 2008 – 35,781 miles
  • 2007 – 29,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,892 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Coil spring corroded All

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,892 miles (+6)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    62,892 miles
    Test number
    769354572024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded

  2. Pass62,886 miles (+552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    62,886 miles
    Test number
    510540399569
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass62,334 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    62,334 miles
    Test number
    765380052833
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to go out of shape
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil All (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail62,334 miles (+484)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,334 miles
    Test number
    939225207713
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to go out of shape
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil All (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass61,850 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    61,850 miles
    Test number
    371844070550
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to go out of shape
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail61,850 miles (+827)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,850 miles
    Test number
    266910315926
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to go out of shape
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass61,023 miles (+1,061)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    61,023 miles
    Test number
    175060431197
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass59,962 miles (+518)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    59,962 miles
    Test number
    439873857257
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass59,444 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    59,444 miles
    Test number
    220224163132
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All, moderately (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail59,444 miles (+101)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,444 miles
    Test number
    701478790900
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All, moderately (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass59,343 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,343 miles
    Test number
    585316399021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,489 miles (+1,502)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    58,489 miles
    Test number
    533680824540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,987 miles (+739)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    56,987 miles
    Test number
    568277514364
    • NoteAll four discs corroded on inner surface

  14. Pass56,248 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    56,248 miles
    Test number
    228168233340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,497 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,497 miles
    Test number
    285679032349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,496 miles (+2,506)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,496 miles
    Test number
    459998932321
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear wheels binding slightly.

  17. Pass52,990 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    52,990 miles
    Test number
    657512541390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,989 miles (+4,817)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,989 miles
    Test number
    787781541387
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  19. Pass48,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,172 miles
    Test number
    493295150417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,172 miles (+3,751)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,172 miles
    Test number
    772278440364
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass44,421 miles (+4,940)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,421 miles
    Test number
    883528849300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,481 miles (+3,700)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,481 miles
    Test number
    774787709028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,781 miles (+6,040)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    35,781 miles
    Test number
    133069208037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,741 miles
    Test number
    972565207018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T88 RRY

Does T88 RRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T88 RRY is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T88 RRY?
The MOT on T88 RRY is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T88 RRY done?
T88 RRY was recorded at 62,892 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 1,696 miles a year.
Has T88 RRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 RRY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T88 RRY 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 T88 RRY find?
T88 RRY passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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