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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

L18 PRHMOT history

L18 PRH is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 29 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 6,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

L18 PRH red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
6,375 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
20 passed · 0 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 PRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 PRH was last recorded at 6,375 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 May 2019: 5,637 miles, lower than 20,644 miles on 19 May 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
6,306 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
69 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 6,375 miles
  • 2025 – 6,306 miles
  • 2024 – 6,201 miles
  • 2023 – 6,127 miles
  • 2022 – 6,019 miles
  • 2021 – 5,869 miles
  • 2019 – 5,637 miles
  • 2018 – 20,644 miles
  • 2017 – 20,532 miles
  • 2016 – 20,407 miles
  • 2015 – 20,186 miles
  • 2014 – 20,019 miles
  • 2013 – 19,829 miles
  • 2012 – 19,643 miles
  • 2011 – 19,567 miles
  • 2010 – 19,292 miles
  • 2009 – 19,038 miles
  • 2008 – 18,283 miles
  • 2007 – 17,834 miles
  • 2006 – 17,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass6,375 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass6,375 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    6,375 miles
    Test number
    278551759425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass6,306 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    6,306 miles
    Test number
    671329038920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass6,201 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    6,201 miles
    Test number
    912440113908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass6,127 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    6,127 miles
    Test number
    961983077541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass6,019 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    6,019 miles
    Test number
    101190290285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass5,869 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    5,869 miles
    Test number
    420295874885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass5,637 miles (-15,007)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    5,637 miles
    Test number
    764763988725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,644 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    20,644 miles
    Test number
    858723710922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,532 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    20,532 miles
    Test number
    428538392244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,407 miles (+221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    20,407 miles
    Test number
    997375261645
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle
  11. Pass20,186 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    20,186 miles
    Test number
    118476235179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,019 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,019 miles
    Test number
    719187434178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,829 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,829 miles
    Test number
    618088033191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,643 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    19,643 miles
    Test number
    718410342145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,567 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,567 miles
    Test number
    465331641146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,292 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,292 miles
    Test number
    381615430100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,038 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    19,038 miles
    Test number
    213766639184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,283 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    18,283 miles
    Test number
    360968238148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,834 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    17,834 miles
    Test number
    201105927113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,594 miles
    Test number
    564790546190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 PRH

Does L18 PRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 PRH is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 PRH?
The MOT on L18 PRH is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 PRH done?
L18 PRH was recorded at 6,375 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026.
Has L18 PRH ever failed its MOT?
No. L18 PRH has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L18 PRH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L18 PRH find?
L18 PRH passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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