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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T974 PNFMOT history

T974 PNF is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 5 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 20,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
20,660 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T974 PNF
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
5 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T974 PNF was last recorded at 20,660 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,168 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
492 miles
Average per year
925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 20,660 miles
  • 2024 – 20,168 miles
  • 2023 – 20,047 miles
  • 2022 – 19,523 miles
  • 2021 – 19,181 miles
  • 2020 – 18,916 miles
  • 2019 – 18,080 miles
  • 2018 – 17,287 miles
  • 2017 – 17,235 miles
  • 2016 – 16,923 miles
  • 2015 – 16,585 miles
  • 2014 – 15,316 miles
  • 2013 – 14,270 miles
  • 2012 – 13,312 miles
  • 2011 – 12,623 miles
  • 2010 – 11,420 miles
  • 2009 – 9,565 miles
  • 2008 – 5,696 miles
  • 2007 – 3,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,660 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,660 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    20,660 miles
    Test number
    854301534876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass20,168 miles (+121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    20,168 miles
    Test number
    324506776387
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass20,047 miles (+524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    20,047 miles
    Test number
    650561831603
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass19,523 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    19,523 miles
    Test number
    526339740292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass19,181 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    19,181 miles
    Test number
    401032816371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,916 miles (+836)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    18,916 miles
    Test number
    394303343064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass18,080 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    18,080 miles
    Test number
    744059216103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail18,065 miles (+778)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,065 miles
    Test number
    884184265550
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass17,287 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    17,287 miles
    Test number
    888306098088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail17,266 miles (+31)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,266 miles
    Test number
    238971725563
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Fail17,235 miles (+312)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,235 miles
    Test number
    940066230679
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass16,923 miles (+338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    16,923 miles
    Test number
    378072011001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass16,585 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    16,585 miles
    Test number
    677384505274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail16,488 miles (+1,172)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,488 miles
    Test number
    966215595145
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass15,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    15,316 miles
    Test number
    145168994140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail15,316 miles (+1,046)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,316 miles
    Test number
    248971994100
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass14,270 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    14,270 miles
    Test number
    555858373180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,312 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    13,312 miles
    Test number
    738508582136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,623 miles (+1,203)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    12,623 miles
    Test number
    658241951153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,420 miles (+1,855)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    11,420 miles
    Test number
    251243950418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,565 miles (+3,869)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    9,565 miles
    Test number
    624419919146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in near side steering rack.

  22. Pass5,696 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    5,696 miles
    Test number
    380150108170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass3,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    3,438 miles
    Test number
    532012527177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T974 PNF

Does T974 PNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T974 PNF is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T974 PNF?
The MOT on T974 PNF is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T974 PNF done?
T974 PNF was recorded at 20,660 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 925 miles a year.
Has T974 PNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T974 PNF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on T974 PNF 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 T974 PNF find?
T974 PNF passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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