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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T960 OAYMOT history

T960 OAY is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 86,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2025
Mileage
86,321 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2024
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T960 OAY
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
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T960 OAY was last recorded at 86,321 miles on 18 Mar 2024, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,214 miles · 6 May 2016
Between the last two tests
107 miles
Average per year
2,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 86,321 miles
  • 2016 – 86,214 miles
  • 2015 – 85,786 miles
  • 2014 – 84,313 miles
  • 2013 – 81,722 miles
  • 2012 – 75,875 miles
  • 2011 – 70,357 miles
  • 2010 – 63,927 miles
  • 2009 – 57,043 miles
  • 2008 – 50,449 miles
  • 2007 – 42,417 miles
  • 2006 – 36,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,321 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.

  • Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,321 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,321 miles
    Test number
    401135454962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,214 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,214 miles
    Test number
    963937032037
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  3. Fail86,214 miles (+428)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,214 miles
    Test number
    186429559621
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  4. Fail85,786 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,786 miles
    Test number
    288405825129
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth wing repeaters work,not very bright
    • NoteSteering rack knocking ,no free play
    • NoteWindsreen chipped off side front
    • NoteWindsreen cracked near side front ,not in swept area

  5. Pass85,786 miles (+1,473)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,786 miles
    Test number
    847535425113
    • NoteBoth wing repeaters work,not very bright
    • NoteSteering rack knocking ,no free play
    • NoteWindsreen chipped off side front
    • NoteWindsreen cracked near side front ,not in swept area

  6. Pass84,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    84,313 miles
    Test number
    236974004140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,313 miles (+2,591)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,313 miles
    Test number
    129284204167
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  8. Pass81,722 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    81,722 miles
    Test number
    255260423100
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn down to 3mm
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

  9. Fail81,722 miles (+5,847)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,722 miles
    Test number
    848106313158
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn down to 3mm
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

  10. Pass75,875 miles (+5,518)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,875 miles
    Test number
    589595412192
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

  11. Pass70,357 miles (+6,430)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,357 miles
    Test number
    589537211175
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll four brake discs worn and corroding

  12. Pass63,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,927 miles
    Test number
    824955000151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail63,927 miles (+6,884)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,927 miles
    Test number
    894995400110
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass57,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,043 miles
    Test number
    552857909141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,042 miles (+6,593)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,042 miles
    Test number
    283577109178
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass50,449 miles (+8,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,449 miles
    Test number
    522040808148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass42,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    42,417 miles
    Test number
    684342707153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,417 miles (+6,226)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,417 miles
    Test number
    611632807170
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass36,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,191 miles
    Test number
    411702086090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T960 OAY

Does T960 OAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T960 OAY expired on 17 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T960 OAY?
The MOT on T960 OAY expired on 17 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T960 OAY done?
T960 OAY was recorded at 86,321 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2024, an average of 2,787 miles a year.
Has T960 OAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T960 OAY has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2016.
Has the mileage on T960 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 T960 OAY find?
T960 OAY passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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