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Lotus Elise

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y876 CLAMOT history

Y876 CLA is a grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 19 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 36,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

Y876 CLA grey Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
36,368 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y876 CLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y876 CLA was last recorded at 36,368 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,302 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
1,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,368 miles
  • 2025 – 36,302 miles
  • 2024 – 36,160 miles
  • 2023 – 36,149 miles
  • 2022 – 35,955 miles
  • 2021 – 35,899 miles
  • 2020 – 35,818 miles
  • 2019 – 35,172 miles
  • 2018 – 34,384 miles
  • 2017 – 33,531 miles
  • 2016 – 32,952 miles
  • 2015 – 32,032 miles
  • 2014 – 31,263 miles
  • 2013 – 30,266 miles
  • 2012 – 29,020 miles
  • 2011 – 26,676 miles
  • 2010 – 24,379 miles
  • 2009 – 21,068 miles
  • 2008 – 19,279 miles
  • 2007 – 16,699 miles
  • 2006 – 14,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,368 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,368 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    36,368 miles
    Test number
    340140071215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,302 miles (+142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    36,302 miles
    Test number
    369585193993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass36,160 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    36,160 miles
    Test number
    165406751100
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass36,149 miles (+194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    36,149 miles
    Test number
    540404555257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass35,955 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    35,955 miles
    Test number
    540762789358
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 brake pipe ferrules rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass35,899 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    35,899 miles
    Test number
    634370208919
    • MinorNearside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail35,890 miles (+72)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,890 miles
    Test number
    448906063620
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass35,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    35,818 miles
    Test number
    409092827795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail35,818 miles (+646)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,818 miles
    Test number
    147235080374
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released All 3 brake lights. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryAll brakes binding

  10. Pass35,172 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,172 miles
    Test number
    359890483722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,384 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,384 miles
    Test number
    368019177862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Fail34,382 miles (+851)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,382 miles
    Test number
    829859442337
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has deep cracks in treads (No cords visible at time of test)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has deep cracks in treads (No cords visible at time of test)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass33,531 miles (+579)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,531 miles
    Test number
    143341736376
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass32,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    32,952 miles
    Test number
    889969302569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail32,950 miles (+918)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,950 miles
    Test number
    488963021128
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  16. Pass32,032 miles (+769)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    32,032 miles
    Test number
    366888625145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to split
    • NoteRear tyre valves deterioating

  17. Pass31,263 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,263 miles
    Test number
    338005454136
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyre valve stems deteriorating

  18. Fail31,263 miles (+997)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,263 miles
    Test number
    475565854191
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyre valve stems deteriorating

  19. Pass30,266 miles (+1,246)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,266 miles
    Test number
    988493063198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,020 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    29,020 miles
    Test number
    255766422252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,018 miles (+2,342)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,018 miles
    Test number
    527113522295
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass26,676 miles (+2,297)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    26,676 miles
    Test number
    688801321287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,379 miles (+3,311)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    24,379 miles
    Test number
    922913220262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,068 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    21,068 miles
    Test number
    552226499141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,279 miles (+2,580)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    19,279 miles
    Test number
    963168918276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,699 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    16,699 miles
    Test number
    990638017229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    14,369 miles
    Test number
    593267626257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y876 CLA

Does Y876 CLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y876 CLA is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y876 CLA?
The MOT on Y876 CLA is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y876 CLA done?
Y876 CLA was recorded at 36,368 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 1,111 miles a year.
Has Y876 CLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y876 CLA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2021.
Has the mileage on Y876 CLA 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 Y876 CLA find?
Y876 CLA passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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