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Lotus Elite

Yellow · Petrol · 1963 · 1,973 cc

TDY 629MOT history

TDY 629 is a yellow petrol Lotus Elite first used on 10 Apr 1963. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 43,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2026
Mileage
43,338 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2025
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TDY 629
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elite
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
10 Apr 1963
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TDY 629 was last recorded at 43,338 miles on 18 Mar 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,329 miles · 31 Aug 2017
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
11 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,338 miles
  • 2017 – 43,329 miles
  • 2014 – 43,232 miles
  • 2013 – 43,205 miles
  • 2012 – 43,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,338 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 20 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,338 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    43,338 miles
    Test number
    939477247936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail43,329 miles (+97)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,329 miles
    Test number
    568603237259
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  3. Pass43,232 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    43,232 miles
    Test number
    475417804439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,205 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,205 miles
    Test number
    326496273277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,196 miles
    Test number
    246562472121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TDY 629

What vehicle is registration TDY 629 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TDY 629 on a yellow petrol Lotus Elite first used on 10 Apr 1963. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TDY 629 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TDY 629 expired on 17 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TDY 629?
The MOT on TDY 629 expired on 17 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TDY 629 done?
TDY 629 was recorded at 43,338 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2025, an average of 11 miles a year.
Has TDY 629 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TDY 629 has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on TDY 629 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 TDY 629 find?
TDY 629 passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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