Lotus Elise
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T931 XPPMOT history
T931 XPP is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 150,658 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 May 2027
- Mileage
- 150,658 mi
- At MOT on 12 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,949 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T931 XPP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elise
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 4 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T931 XPP was last recorded at 150,658 miles on 12 May 2026, 369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 150,289 miles · 6 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 369 miles
- Average per year
- 4,949 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 150,658 miles
- 2025 – 150,289 miles
- 2024 – 149,462 miles
- 2023 – 148,557 miles
- 2022 – 147,083 miles
- 2021 – 144,147 miles
- 2020 – 142,372 miles
- 2019 – 139,763 miles
- 2018 – 136,367 miles
- 2017 – 135,346 miles
- 2016 – 128,012 miles
- 2014 – 126,969 miles
- 2013 – 121,777 miles
- 2012 – 113,216 miles
- 2011 – 103,254 miles
- 2010 – 91,767 miles
- 2009 – 83,257 miles
- 2008 – 76,338 miles
- 2007 – 64,488 miles
- 2006 – 51,218 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass150,658 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2017
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011
Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CASING MISSING
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018
N/S S/BELT BUCKLE CASING MISSING
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
30 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,658 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2027
- Odometer
- 150,658 miles
- Test number
- 489718779664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,658 miles (+369)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,658 miles
- Test number
- 394512114783
- Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Pass150,289 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2026
- Odometer
- 150,289 miles
- Test number
- 586694656788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,289 miles (+827)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,289 miles
- Test number
- 138028407926
- Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass149,462 miles (+905)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2025
- Odometer
- 149,462 miles
- Test number
- 814293960154
- AdvisoryFAILED EMISSIONS B.E.T TEST
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CASING MISSING (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CASING MISSING (7.1.2 (d))
Pass148,557 miles (+1,474)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2024
- Odometer
- 148,557 miles
- Test number
- 679722029590
- AdvisoryFAILED B.E.T EMISSIONS TEST
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged URGENT (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CASING MISSING (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged URGENT (5.2.3 (j))
Pass147,083 miles (+2,936)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2023
- Odometer
- 147,083 miles
- Test number
- 750452184590
- AdvisoryDifficult to get through emissions
Pass144,147 miles (+299)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 144,147 miles
- Test number
- 560259036880
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail143,848 miles (+1,476)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,848 miles
- Test number
- 186656386869
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Pass142,372 miles (+2,609)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 142,372 miles
- Test number
- 269457859021
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass139,763 miles (+3,396)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 139,763 miles
- Test number
- 944837726527
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass136,367 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 136,367 miles
- Test number
- 632635146422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,345 miles (+999)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,345 miles
- Test number
- 631243993066
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass135,346 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 135,346 miles
- Test number
- 213860487175
- AdvisoryN/S S/BELT BUCKLE CASING MISSING
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail135,346 miles (+7,334)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,346 miles
- Test number
- 912442897761
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBRAKE IMBALANCE ACROSS BOTH AXLES CANNOT BE CHECKED DUE TO THE FAILURE
- AdvisoryN/S S/BELT BUCKLE CASING MISSING
Pass128,012 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 128,012 miles
- Test number
- 785365268158
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail128,012 miles (+1,043)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,012 miles
- Test number
- 837841379365
- 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)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass126,969 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 126,969 miles
- Test number
- 138961864266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,967 miles (+5,190)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,967 miles
- Test number
- 397689854296
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside seat belt stalk casing broke
- NoteOffside seat belt stalk cover broke
Pass121,777 miles (+8,561)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 121,777 miles
- Test number
- 517165033272
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteO/s/f steering arm has slight play
Pass113,216 miles (+9,962)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 113,216 miles
- Test number
- 278664962291
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass103,254 miles8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 103,254 miles
- Test number
- 145976341192
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOffside mirror glass cracked
Fail103,254 miles (+11,487)1 repaired8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,254 miles
- Test number
- 248216141120
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOffside mirror glass cracked
Pass91,767 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 91,767 miles
- Test number
- 273427590043
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCoolant leak
Fail91,767 miles (+8,510)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,767 miles
- Test number
- 582527690011
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass83,257 miles (+6,919)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2010
- Odometer
- 83,257 miles
- Test number
- 693710249135
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside mirror cracked
Pass76,338 miles (+11,850)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2009
- Odometer
- 76,338 miles
- Test number
- 461201558194
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass64,488 miles (+339)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2008
- Odometer
- 64,488 miles
- Test number
- 350699527196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,149 miles (+12,931)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,149 miles
- Test number
- 742421217196
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass51,218 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 51,218 miles
- Test number
- 102908996064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T931 XPP
- Does T931 XPP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T931 XPP is valid until 14 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T931 XPP?
- The MOT on T931 XPP is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T931 XPP done?
- T931 XPP was recorded at 150,658 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 4,949 miles a year.
- Has T931 XPP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T931 XPP has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T931 XPP 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 T931 XPP find?
- T931 XPP passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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