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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T901 MBUMOT history

T901 MBU is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 34,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2023
Mileage
34,346 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2022
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T901 MBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T901 MBU was last recorded at 34,346 miles on 10 Feb 2022, 1,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,872 miles · 21 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,474 miles
Average per year
1,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 34,346 miles
  • 2020 – 32,872 miles
  • 2019 – 31,713 miles
  • 2017 – 31,089 miles
  • 2016 – 30,344 miles
  • 2015 – 28,860 miles
  • 2014 – 28,224 miles
  • 2013 – 27,204 miles
  • 2011 – 26,819 miles
  • 2010 – 25,783 miles
  • 2009 – 24,615 miles
  • 2008 – 20,695 miles
  • 2007 – 14,436 miles
  • 2006 – 12,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,346 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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.

  • Central Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,346 miles (+1,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    34,346 miles
    Test number
    422881886094
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  2. Pass32,872 miles4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    32,872 miles
    Test number
    756984453467
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail32,872 miles (+1,159)5 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,872 miles
    Test number
    503770790189
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass31,713 miles (+624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    31,713 miles
    Test number
    573663375016
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass31,089 miles (+745)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    31,089 miles
    Test number
    679007979750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  6. Pass30,344 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    30,344 miles
    Test number
    130605757545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,860 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,860 miles
    Test number
    629132785168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,224 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    28,224 miles
    Test number
    738662184197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,204 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    27,204 miles
    Test number
    427677053041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,819 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,819 miles
    Test number
    306847121365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,783 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,783 miles
    Test number
    893203220304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,615 miles (+3,920)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,615 miles
    Test number
    310417189219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,695 miles (+6,259)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,695 miles
    Test number
    103691698201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,436 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    14,436 miles
    Test number
    161122467224
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail14,436 miles (+1,478)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,436 miles
    Test number
    173192067235
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass12,958 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    12,958 miles
    Test number
    401753386230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail12,935 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,935 miles
    Test number
    293650276206
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Questions about T901 MBU

Does T901 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T901 MBU expired on 9 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T901 MBU?
The MOT on T901 MBU expired on 9 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T901 MBU done?
T901 MBU was recorded at 34,346 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2022, an average of 1,393 miles a year.
Has T901 MBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T901 MBU has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T901 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 T901 MBU find?
T901 MBU passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2022 with 1 advisory: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration.

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