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Lotus Elise

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

TEG 936MOT history

TEG 936 is a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 19 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 42,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
42,703 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TEG 936
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TEG 936 was last recorded at 42,703 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,623 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,703 miles
  • 2025 – 42,623 miles
  • 2024 – 42,472 miles
  • 2023 – 42,324 miles
  • 2022 – 42,101 miles
  • 2021 – 41,983 miles
  • 2020 – 41,452 miles
  • 2019 – 41,320 miles
  • 2018 – 39,444 miles
  • 2017 – 39,383 miles
  • 2016 – 39,304 miles
  • 2015 – 39,237 miles
  • 2014 – 38,832 miles
  • 2013 – 37,881 miles
  • 2012 – 37,621 miles
  • 2011 – 36,346 miles
  • 2010 – 35,777 miles
  • 2009 – 33,286 miles
  • 2008 – 30,693 miles
  • 2007 – 28,957 miles
  • 2006 – 27,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,703 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated toe link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated toe link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated toe link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play toe link (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf metal brake pipe is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Osr metal brake pipe is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nsf lower ball joint cover is cracked and all 4 front ball joint covers, plastic clips are broken

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,703 miles (+80)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    42,703 miles
    Test number
    535940325770
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated toe link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated toe link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated toe link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play toe link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass42,623 miles (+151)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    42,623 miles
    Test number
    610738720440
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement side to side movement in D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tracking rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner ferrell (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tracking rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass42,472 miles (+148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    42,472 miles
    Test number
    454608103467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from oil filter

  4. Pass42,324 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    42,324 miles
    Test number
    955918921946
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nsf lower ball joint cover is cracked and all 4 front ball joint covers, plastic clips are broken (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf metal brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Osr metal brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail42,324 miles (+223)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,324 miles
    Test number
    455056570818
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front no plate too small (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible Rear no plate is illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nsf lower ball joint cover is cracked and all 4 front ball joint covers, plastic clips are broken (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf metal brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Osr metal brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass42,101 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    42,101 miles
    Test number
    700239742448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,983 miles
    Test number
    928463373827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail41,983 miles (+531)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,983 miles
    Test number
    285414704801
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass41,452 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,452 miles
    Test number
    653114515328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,320 miles (+1,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    41,320 miles
    Test number
    186858206770
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to wear unevenly.

  11. Pass39,444 miles (+61)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    39,444 miles
    Test number
    448599097201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass39,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,383 miles
    Test number
    947555252471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,383 miles (+79)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,383 miles
    Test number
    728349984657
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

  14. Pass39,304 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,304 miles
    Test number
    865779559768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,237 miles (+405)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,237 miles
    Test number
    468019065067
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass38,832 miles (+951)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,832 miles
    Test number
    546146154004
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll tyres wearing unevenly

  17. Pass37,881 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,881 miles
    Test number
    887074643012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,621 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,621 miles
    Test number
    355182972013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,346 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,346 miles
    Test number
    996294951039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,777 miles (+2,491)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,777 miles
    Test number
    133580970497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,286 miles (+2,593)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    33,286 miles
    Test number
    434262949054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,693 miles (+1,736)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,693 miles
    Test number
    683912748019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,957 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    28,957 miles
    Test number
    562024247037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    27,499 miles
    Test number
    993791246002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TEG 936

What vehicle is registration TEG 936 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TEG 936 on a black petrol Lotus Elise first used on 19 Jan 1998. 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 TEG 936 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TEG 936 is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on TEG 936?
The MOT on TEG 936 is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TEG 936 done?
TEG 936 was recorded at 42,703 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 759 miles a year.
Has TEG 936 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TEG 936 has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on TEG 936 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 TEG 936 find?
TEG 936 passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear inner suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated toe link; nearside rear outer suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated toe link; offside rear outer suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated toe link, and 1 more.

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