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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T957 OAYMOT history

T957 OAY is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 65,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
65,368 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T957 OAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T957 OAY was last recorded at 65,368 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,368 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,368 miles
  • 2019 – 65,259 miles
  • 2009 – 57,814 miles
  • 2008 – 55,747 miles
  • 2007 – 47,410 miles
  • 2006 – 42,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,368 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

9 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    65,368 miles
    Test number
    295767038959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail65,368 miles (+109)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,368 miles
    Test number
    242139815496
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass65,259 miles (+7,445)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    65,259 miles
    Test number
    612550495137
    • AdvisoryExhaust slight leak
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

  4. Pass57,814 miles (+2,067)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    57,814 miles
    Test number
    204460389286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,747 miles (+71)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    55,747 miles
    Test number
    773141518355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to deteriorate

  6. Fail55,676 miles (+8,266)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,676 miles
    Test number
    991083408305
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to deteriorate

  7. Pass47,410 miles (+4,650)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    47,410 miles
    Test number
    454471917453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    42,760 miles
    Test number
    960074006358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail42,760 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,760 miles
    Test number
    843654606330
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T957 OAY

Does T957 OAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T957 OAY is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T957 OAY?
The MOT on T957 OAY is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T957 OAY done?
T957 OAY was recorded at 65,368 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 1,146 miles a year.
Has T957 OAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T957 OAY has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T957 OAY 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 T957 OAY find?
T957 OAY passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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