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Lotus Elise

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

C5 PRMMOT history

C5 PRM is a purple petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2026 and it has passed 8 of 16 MOT tests, with 88,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.

C5 PRM purple Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2026
Mileage
88,782 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2025
MOT tests
16
8 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 PRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2026
Latest MOT test
30 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 PRM was last recorded at 88,782 miles on 30 May 2025, 830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,952 miles · 10 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
830 miles
Average per year
1,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,782 miles
  • 2022 – 87,952 miles
  • 2021 – 87,867 miles
  • 2011 – 84,599 miles
  • 2010 – 75,095 miles
  • 2009 – 70,660 miles
  • 2008 – 65,914 miles
  • 2007 – 58,484 miles
  • 2006 – 50,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,782 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    88,782 miles
    Test number
    227179355478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail88,779 miles (+827)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,779 miles
    Test number
    989328351044
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass87,952 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    87,952 miles
    Test number
    267807991418
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail87,952 miles (+47)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,952 miles
    Test number
    937835424153
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail87,905 miles (+38)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,905 miles
    Test number
    719286846362
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail87,867 miles (+3,268)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,867 miles
    Test number
    618121865576
    • MajorEmissions not tested CO Excessively high (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four spring and dampers heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion to both metal front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass84,599 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    84,599 miles
    Test number
    795516561193
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail84,528 miles (+9,433)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    835472851168
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass75,095 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    75,095 miles
    Test number
    324114050181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,018 miles (+4,358)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,018 miles
    Test number
    411237540177
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass70,660 miles (+4,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,660 miles
    Test number
    160183559163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass65,914 miles (+7,430)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,914 miles
    Test number
    433001958188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass58,484 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    58,484 miles
    Test number
    222075217196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,474 miles (+7,612)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,474 miles
    Test number
    734698207110
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass50,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,862 miles
    Test number
    532399186039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,862 miles1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,862 miles
    Test number
    103957586068
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about C5 PRM

Does C5 PRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 PRM expired on 29 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 PRM?
The MOT on C5 PRM expired on 29 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 PRM done?
C5 PRM was recorded at 88,782 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 1,978 miles a year.
Has C5 PRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 PRM has failed 8 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 PRM 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 C5 PRM find?
C5 PRM passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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