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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T908 MBUMOT history

T908 MBU is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 27 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
74,799 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T908 MBU
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
27 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T908 MBU was last recorded at 74,799 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,428 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
371 miles
Average per year
1,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,799 miles
  • 2025 – 74,428 miles
  • 2023 – 73,507 miles
  • 2021 – 71,980 miles
  • 2020 – 70,257 miles
  • 2019 – 68,537 miles
  • 2018 – 67,616 miles
  • 2017 – 65,206 miles
  • 2016 – 63,025 miles
  • 2015 – 56,759 miles
  • 2014 – 55,495 miles
  • 2013 – 53,482 miles
  • 2012 – 51,832 miles
  • 2011 – 48,822 miles
  • 2010 – 46,285 miles
  • 2009 – 42,748 miles
  • 2008 – 41,704 miles
  • 2007 – 40,067 miles
  • 2006 – 37,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,799 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,799 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    74,799 miles
    Test number
    439929267023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,428 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    74,428 miles
    Test number
    625242688711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    73,507 miles
    Test number
    563681622159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,507 miles (+12)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,507 miles
    Test number
    794238537491
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail73,495 miles (+1,515)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,495 miles
    Test number
    798339287879
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass71,980 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,980 miles
    Test number
    535606702329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,257 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,257 miles
    Test number
    174692205718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,249 miles (+1,712)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,249 miles
    Test number
    992723074342
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass68,537 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,537 miles
    Test number
    695978226776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,616 miles (+2,410)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,616 miles
    Test number
    443063209386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,206 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,206 miles
    Test number
    575686208041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,025 miles (+6,266)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,025 miles
    Test number
    684790809199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,759 miles (+1,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,759 miles
    Test number
    917759025159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass55,495 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,495 miles
    Test number
    158703754110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,482 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,482 miles
    Test number
    367260313144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,832 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,832 miles
    Test number
    119320842132
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass51,832 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,832 miles
    Test number
    627970442124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,822 miles (+2,537)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    48,822 miles
    Test number
    175326451026
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdv barnet missing

  19. Pass46,285 miles (+3,537)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,285 miles
    Test number
    191168850481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,748 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,748 miles
    Test number
    692754659089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,704 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,704 miles
    Test number
    662637058184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,067 miles (+2,578)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,067 miles
    Test number
    433675957197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,489 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,489 miles
    Test number
    372017056115
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
    • NoteSteering joint dust cover split/missing

Questions about T908 MBU

Does T908 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T908 MBU is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T908 MBU?
The MOT on T908 MBU is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T908 MBU done?
T908 MBU was recorded at 74,799 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 1,835 miles a year.
Has T908 MBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T908 MBU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T908 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 T908 MBU find?
T908 MBU passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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