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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T899 MBUMOT history

T899 MBU is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 13 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 27,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
27,639 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T899 MBU
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
13 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T899 MBU was last recorded at 27,639 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,622 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,639 miles
  • 2025 – 27,622 miles
  • 2024 – 27,611 miles
  • 2023 – 27,555 miles
  • 2022 – 27,471 miles
  • 2021 – 26,926 miles
  • 2020 – 26,553 miles
  • 2019 – 25,790 miles
  • 2018 – 25,044 miles
  • 2016 – 23,755 miles
  • 2015 – 13,953 miles
  • 2013 – 13,292 miles
  • 2012 – 11,891 miles
  • 2011 – 11,455 miles
  • 2010 – 10,786 miles
  • 2009 – 10,529 miles
  • 2008 – 9,177 miles
  • 2007 – 7,400 miles
  • 2005 – 7,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,639 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear sup track rod boots perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,639 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    27,639 miles
    Test number
    593876037150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass27,622 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    27,622 miles
    Test number
    889653309045
    • AdvisoryFront suspension upper swivel boots perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner tie rod slight play
    • AdvisoryRear sup track rod boots perished

  3. Pass27,611 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    27,611 miles
    Test number
    789956675215
    • AdvisoryFront susp upper swivel boots perished
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner track rod play
    • AdvisoryRear sup track rod boots perished

  4. Pass27,555 miles (+84)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    27,555 miles
    Test number
    321744937909
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass27,471 miles (+545)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    27,471 miles
    Test number
    560316384789
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass26,926 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    26,926 miles
    Test number
    730460011442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,553 miles (+142)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    26,553 miles
    Test number
    761192990066
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail26,411 miles (+621)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,411 miles
    Test number
    224720385016
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass25,790 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    25,790 miles
    Test number
    766572946598
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail25,739 miles (+695)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,739 miles
    Test number
    878834252410
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass25,044 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    25,044 miles
    Test number
    790121038153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail25,044 miles (+1,289)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,044 miles
    Test number
    830271658071
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass23,755 miles (+6,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    23,755 miles
    Test number
    115481469735
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass17,488 miles (+3,535)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    17,488 miles
    Test number
    821733481548
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass13,953 miles (+661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    13,953 miles
    Test number
    475890215038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass13,292 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    13,292 miles
    Test number
    677606333302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,891 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    11,891 miles
    Test number
    578242612148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,455 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    11,455 miles
    Test number
    927345481094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,786 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    10,786 miles
    Test number
    291298160080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail10,784 miles (+255)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,784 miles
    Test number
    972314060031
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass10,529 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    10,529 miles
    Test number
    310076269028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,177 miles (+1,777)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    9,177 miles
    Test number
    941733948068
    • NoteDue to under vehicle covers some items cannot be fully tested

  23. Pass7,400 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    7,400 miles
    Test number
    200903317098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    7,107 miles
    Test number
    314843465233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T899 MBU

Does T899 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T899 MBU is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T899 MBU?
The MOT on T899 MBU is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T899 MBU done?
T899 MBU was recorded at 27,639 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 999 miles a year.
Has T899 MBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T899 MBU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on T899 MBU 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 T899 MBU find?
T899 MBU passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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