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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

L111 SNHMOT history

L111 SNH is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 8 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 24,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

L111 SNH silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
24,526 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 SNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 SNH was last recorded at 24,526 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 1,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,356 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,170 miles
Average per year
506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 24,526 miles
  • 2025 – 23,356 miles
  • 2022 – 22,883 miles
  • 2019 – 22,316 miles
  • 2018 – 20,764 miles
  • 2016 – 20,268 miles
  • 2014 – 19,592 miles
  • 2012 – 18,923 miles
  • 2011 – 17,983 miles
  • 2007 – 16,288 miles
  • 2006 – 14,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,526 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,526 miles (+1,170)6 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    24,526 miles
    Test number
    231600463452
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass23,356 miles (+473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    23,356 miles
    Test number
    225297527843
    • AdvisoryAll suspension ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass22,883 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    22,883 miles
    Test number
    808792759313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail22,881 miles (+565)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,881 miles
    Test number
    414475559196
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  5. Pass22,316 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    22,316 miles
    Test number
    539446703759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass20,764 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    20,764 miles
    Test number
    304771498362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,268 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    20,268 miles
    Test number
    852895859856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass19,592 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    19,592 miles
    Test number
    879719644160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,923 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,923 miles
    Test number
    417355012156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,983 miles (+1,695)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    17,983 miles
    Test number
    156571331129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,288 miles (+1,870)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,288 miles
    Test number
    631025327117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,418 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    14,418 miles
    Test number
    843436936154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail14,294 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,294 miles
    Test number
    380114326154
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about L111 SNH

Does L111 SNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 SNH is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L111 SNH?
The MOT on L111 SNH is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 SNH done?
L111 SNH was recorded at 24,526 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 506 miles a year.
Has L111 SNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 SNH has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L111 SNH 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 L111 SNH find?
L111 SNH passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 6 minor defects: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear outer suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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