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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V50 RRYMOT history

V50 RRY is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 32,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

V50 RRY yellow Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
32,340 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 RRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 RRY was last recorded at 32,340 miles on 27 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,340 miles · 21 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,340 miles
  • 2025 – 32,032 miles
  • 2024 – 31,547 miles
  • 2023 – 31,196 miles
  • 2022 – 30,576 miles
  • 2021 – 29,575 miles
  • 2020 – 29,455 miles
  • 2019 – 29,216 miles
  • 2017 – 28,834 miles
  • 2016 – 28,034 miles
  • 2014 – 26,859 miles
  • 2013 – 25,780 miles
  • 2012 – 24,218 miles
  • 2011 – 23,285 miles
  • 2010 – 22,639 miles
  • 2009 – 21,331 miles
  • 2008 – 18,517 miles
  • 2006 – 16,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,340 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass32,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    32,340 miles
    Test number
    891122817863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail32,340 miles (+308)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,340 miles
    Test number
    868522594241
    • MajorCentral Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass32,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    32,032 miles
    Test number
    811044376150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail32,030 miles (+483)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,030 miles
    Test number
    688362895463
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  5. Pass31,547 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    31,547 miles
    Test number
    576674950360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail31,545 miles (+349)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,545 miles
    Test number
    566190914942
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass31,196 miles (+620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    31,196 miles
    Test number
    588338223109
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fully covering under side of car cant see testerble itams

  8. Pass30,576 miles (+1,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    30,576 miles
    Test number
    141284132279
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass29,575 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    29,575 miles
    Test number
    339435158306
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail29,573 miles (+118)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,573 miles
    Test number
    618055820588
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass29,455 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    29,455 miles
    Test number
    764663935474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail29,454 miles (+238)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,454 miles
    Test number
    488040505954
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass29,216 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    29,216 miles
    Test number
    726463495075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,209 miles (+375)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,209 miles
    Test number
    502507968578
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass28,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    28,834 miles
    Test number
    729610123164
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail28,834 miles (+800)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,834 miles
    Test number
    559467821012
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass28,034 miles (+1,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,034 miles
    Test number
    125938040648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass26,859 miles (+1,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    26,859 miles
    Test number
    726576524370
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass25,780 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    25,780 miles
    Test number
    416961233461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,777 miles (+1,559)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,777 miles
    Test number
    969586323380
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass24,218 miles (+933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    24,218 miles
    Test number
    126127622326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass23,285 miles (+646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,285 miles
    Test number
    235416761207
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass22,639 miles (+1,308)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    22,639 miles
    Test number
    283560530202
    • NoteF tyres perishing
    • NoteF/r pads getting low

  24. Pass21,331 miles (+2,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    21,331 miles
    Test number
    243005629247
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass18,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,517 miles
    Test number
    271389418009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail18,517 miles (+1,551)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,517 miles
    Test number
    572489318056
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass16,966 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    16,966 miles
    Test number
    583436696233
    • NoteSlight corrosion on rear brake discs

Questions about V50 RRY

Does V50 RRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 RRY is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 RRY?
The MOT on V50 RRY is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 RRY done?
V50 RRY was recorded at 32,340 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 785 miles a year.
Has V50 RRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 RRY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V50 RRY 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 V50 RRY find?
V50 RRY passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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