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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T891 OVGMOT history

T891 OVG is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 37,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2023
Mileage
37,836 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2022
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T891 OVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T891 OVG was last recorded at 37,836 miles on 6 Aug 2022, 119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,717 miles · 2 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
119 miles
Average per year
1,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 37,836 miles
  • 2021 – 37,717 miles
  • 2020 – 37,717 miles
  • 2014 – 37,543 miles
  • 2012 – 36,456 miles
  • 2011 – 34,274 miles
  • 2010 – 33,136 miles
  • 2009 – 32,296 miles
  • 2008 – 30,600 miles
  • 2007 – 15,228 miles
  • 2006 – 7,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,836 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass37,836 miles (+119)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    37,836 miles
    Test number
    536531526226
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass37,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    37,717 miles
    Test number
    389916489179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail37,717 miles (+174)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,717 miles
    Test number
    936824819226
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass37,543 miles (+1,087)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    37,543 miles
    Test number
    348280754010
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass36,456 miles (+5)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,456 miles
    Test number
    707399872235
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake pads a bit low.

  6. Fail36,451 miles (+2,177)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,451 miles
    Test number
    568432272230
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake pads a bit low.

  7. Pass34,274 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,274 miles
    Test number
    579729141287
    • NoteAll brake pads getting low
    • NoteFront no. plate poorly fitted
    • NoteSlight play in offside of steering

  8. Fail34,274 miles (+1,138)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,274 miles
    Test number
    687859541247
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAll brake pads getting low
    • NoteFront no. plate poorly fitted
    • NoteSlight play in offside of steering

  9. Pass33,136 miles (+38)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,136 miles
    Test number
    991364220237
    • NoteAll front suspension/steering joint gaiters split
    • NoteFront brakes pads getting low,rear brake pads on n/s very low
    • NoteFront no plate stuck on,but secure

  10. Fail33,098 miles (+802)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,098 miles
    Test number
    880363920263
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NoteAll front suspension/steering joint gaiters split
    • NoteFront brakes pads getting low,rear brake pads on n/s very low
    • NoteFront no plate stuck on,but secure

  11. Pass32,296 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,296 miles
    Test number
    172210339239
    • NoteFront number plate slightly loos on the fixings
    • NoteSee checklist 46747

  12. Fail32,294 miles (+1,694)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,294 miles
    Test number
    344358119233
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • NoteSee checklist 46747

  13. Pass30,600 miles (+15,372)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,600 miles
    Test number
    332510728472
    • NoteC/l 562379

  14. Pass15,228 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,228 miles
    Test number
    140435787137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail15,226 miles (+7,836)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,226 miles
    Test number
    512724387179
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  16. Fail7,390 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,390 miles
    Test number
    774123876113
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

  17. Pass7,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    7,390 miles
    Test number
    974883676107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T891 OVG

Does T891 OVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T891 OVG expired on 5 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T891 OVG?
The MOT on T891 OVG expired on 5 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T891 OVG done?
T891 OVG was recorded at 37,836 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2022, an average of 1,888 miles a year.
Has T891 OVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T891 OVG has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T891 OVG 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 T891 OVG find?
T891 OVG passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2022 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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