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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Pass43,253 miles (+2,781)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,253 miles
    Test number
    755112004102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,472 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,472 miles
    Test number
    788835862117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,822 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,822 miles
    Test number
    258958771143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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)
  10. Pass37,035 miles (+1,564)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,035 miles
    Test number
    622397680153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,471 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,471 miles
    Test number
    444834509269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,930 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,930 miles
    Test number
    280727478405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,503 miles (+3,610)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,503 miles
    Test number
    293440707275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,893 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,893 miles
    Test number
    330345106276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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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