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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T981 KBLMOT history

T981 KBL is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 41,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2023
Mileage
41,711 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2022
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 KBL
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
8 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T981 KBL was last recorded at 41,711 miles on 14 Apr 2022, 831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,880 miles · 23 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
831 miles
Average per year
1,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 41,711 miles
  • 2021 – 40,880 miles
  • 2019 – 39,670 miles
  • 2018 – 38,363 miles
  • 2017 – 37,787 miles
  • 2016 – 36,817 miles
  • 2015 – 34,404 miles
  • 2014 – 33,634 miles
  • 2013 – 31,893 miles
  • 2012 – 30,119 miles
  • 2011 – 28,530 miles
  • 2010 – 24,463 miles
  • 2009 – 21,507 miles
  • 2008 – 17,942 miles
  • 2007 – 15,373 miles
  • 2006 – 10,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,711 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass41,711 miles (+831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    41,711 miles
    Test number
    816233053304
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass40,880 miles (+1,210)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    40,880 miles
    Test number
    129727257855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass39,670 miles (+1,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,670 miles
    Test number
    485057084807
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass38,363 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,363 miles
    Test number
    597656371753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail38,356 miles (+569)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,356 miles
    Test number
    278158636855
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass37,787 miles (+970)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,787 miles
    Test number
    159300805188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,817 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,817 miles
    Test number
    586788114211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner steering rack joint won

  8. Fail36,817 miles (+2,413)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,817 miles
    Test number
    628352440134
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner steering rack joint won

  9. Pass34,404 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,404 miles
    Test number
    156975155114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,634 miles (+1,741)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,634 miles
    Test number
    847373644176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,893 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    31,893 miles
    Test number
    688261643127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,119 miles (+1,589)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,119 miles
    Test number
    288469332456
    • NoteBoth front indicator lenses discoloured
    • NoteSlight play in both rear tie bar ball joints

  13. Pass28,530 miles (+4,067)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,530 miles
    Test number
    316641841156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,463 miles (+2,956)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,463 miles
    Test number
    264626710497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  15. Pass21,507 miles (+3,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,507 miles
    Test number
    553349419173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass17,942 miles (+2,569)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,942 miles
    Test number
    142274338118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,373 miles (+4,469)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    15,373 miles
    Test number
    642784967137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    10,904 miles
    Test number
    302423546142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T981 KBL

Does T981 KBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T981 KBL expired on 22 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T981 KBL?
The MOT on T981 KBL expired on 22 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T981 KBL done?
T981 KBL was recorded at 41,711 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2022, an average of 1,938 miles a year.
Has T981 KBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 KBL has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on T981 KBL 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 T981 KBL find?
T981 KBL passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2022 with 1 advisory: front direction indicator slightly discoloured both.

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