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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T991 SCKMOT history

T991 SCK is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 60,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
60,480 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T991 SCK
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
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T991 SCK was last recorded at 60,480 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,480 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,480 miles
  • 2025 – 59,380 miles
  • 2024 – 58,211 miles
  • 2023 – 57,196 miles
  • 2022 – 54,893 miles
  • 2021 – 52,545 miles
  • 2020 – 51,513 miles
  • 2019 – 48,338 miles
  • 2018 – 45,619 miles
  • 2017 – 41,390 miles
  • 2016 – 38,009 miles
  • 2015 – 35,825 miles
  • 2014 – 35,342 miles
  • 2012 – 34,047 miles
  • 2011 – 31,251 miles
  • 2010 – 28,812 miles
  • 2009 – 26,154 miles
  • 2008 – 24,173 miles
  • 2007 – 21,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,480 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both jointsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads more than half worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,480 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    60,480 miles
    Test number
    623826856424
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both joints

  2. Fail60,480 miles (+1,100)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,480 miles
    Test number
    217033539508
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both joints

  3. Pass59,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    59,380 miles
    Test number
    933125680702
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads more than half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail59,380 miles (+1,169)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,380 miles
    Test number
    265858003016
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads more than half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass58,211 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    58,211 miles
    Test number
    193799096368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,196 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    57,196 miles
    Test number
    721273465339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,893 miles (+2,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    54,893 miles
    Test number
    597657945971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass52,545 miles (+1,032)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    52,545 miles
    Test number
    256181167236
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass51,513 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    51,513 miles
    Test number
    810361911039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,338 miles (+2,719)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,338 miles
    Test number
    639459269557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,619 miles (+4,229)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    45,619 miles
    Test number
    211050505913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,390 miles (+3,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,390 miles
    Test number
    940036815118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass38,009 miles (+2,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,009 miles
    Test number
    264047100611
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass35,825 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,825 miles
    Test number
    486643585009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,342 miles (+1,295)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,342 miles
    Test number
    307746784099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,047 miles (+2,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,047 miles
    Test number
    756388032143
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass31,251 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,251 miles
    Test number
    287077931433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,245 miles (+2,433)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,245 miles
    Test number
    238396731457
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass28,812 miles (+2,658)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    28,812 miles
    Test number
    400773530160
    • 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)
    • NoteMinor cracking on all tyres

  20. Pass26,154 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    26,154 miles
    Test number
    483601739115
    • NoteCoolant leak

  21. Fail26,154 miles (+1,981)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,154 miles
    Test number
    264891639440
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  22. Pass24,173 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,173 miles
    Test number
    263586558121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail24,121 miles (+2,298)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,121 miles
    Test number
    603193648156
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail21,823 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,823 miles
    Test number
    162311557148
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteHeadlamp adjusters badly worn and corroded.

  25. Pass21,823 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,823 miles
    Test number
    444111657122
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteHeadlamp adjusters badly worn and corroded.

Questions about T991 SCK

Does T991 SCK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T991 SCK is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T991 SCK?
The MOT on T991 SCK is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T991 SCK done?
T991 SCK was recorded at 60,480 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 2,020 miles a year.
Has T991 SCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T991 SCK has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T991 SCK 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 T991 SCK find?
T991 SCK passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked; play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints.

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