
Lotus Elise
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T976 RPBMOT history
T976 RPB is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2023 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 51,579 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 51,579 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2021
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,626 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T976 RPB
- 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
- 29 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T976 RPB was last recorded at 51,579 miles on 27 Mar 2021, 2,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 49,525 miles · 13 Dec 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 2,054 miles
- Average per year
- 1,626 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 51,579 miles
- 2019 – 49,525 miles
- 2018 – 48,715 miles
- 2015 – 44,621 miles
- 2014 – 43,253 miles
- 2012 – 40,472 miles
- 2011 – 38,822 miles
- 2010 – 37,035 miles
- 2009 – 35,471 miles
- 2008 – 32,930 miles
- 2007 – 31,503 miles
- 2006 – 27,893 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryAll Lamps Disconnected, Day Time Use ONLY.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011
Full MOT history
15 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 158710753773
- AdvisoryAll Lamps Disconnected, Day Time Use ONLY.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass51,579 miles (+2,054)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 51,579 miles
- Test number
- 105606170028
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat missing at time of test
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted at time of test
Pass49,525 miles (+810)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 49,525 miles
- Test number
- 565180786507
- AdvisoryFront Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryFront no headlamps fitted for daytime use only
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass48,715 miles (+4,094)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 48,715 miles
- Test number
- 870155719274
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass44,621 miles (+1,368)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 44,621 miles
- Test number
- 536584985186
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass43,253 miles (+2,781)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 43,253 miles
- Test number
- 755112004102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,472 miles (+1,650)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 40,472 miles
- Test number
- 788835862117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,822 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 38,822 miles
- Test number
- 258958771143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,818 miles (+1,783)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,818 miles
- Test number
- 635025071180
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass37,035 miles (+1,564)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 37,035 miles
- Test number
- 622397680153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,471 miles (+2,541)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 35,471 miles
- Test number
- 444834509269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,930 miles (+1,427)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 32,930 miles
- Test number
- 280727478405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,503 miles (+3,610)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 31,503 miles
- Test number
- 293440707275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,893 miles (+199)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 27,893 miles
- Test number
- 330345106276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,694 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,694 miles
- Test number
- 482490906231
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Questions about T976 RPB
- Does T976 RPB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T976 RPB expired on 2 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T976 RPB?
- The MOT on T976 RPB expired on 2 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T976 RPB done?
- T976 RPB was recorded at 51,579 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2021, an average of 1,626 miles a year.
- Has T976 RPB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T976 RPB has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2011.
- Has the mileage on T976 RPB 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 T976 RPB find?
- T976 RPB passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2022 with 3 advisories: all lamps disconnected, day time use only.; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.
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