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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

L18 RCSMOT history

L18 RCS is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 55,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

L18 RCS red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
55,565 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 RCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 RCS was last recorded at 55,565 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,773 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
792 miles
Average per year
465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,565 miles
  • 2025 – 54,773 miles
  • 2024 – 53,750 miles
  • 2023 – 52,887 miles
  • 2022 – 51,444 miles
  • 2021 – 51,154 miles
  • 2020 – 50,805 miles
  • 2019 – 50,265 miles
  • 2018 – 49,812 miles
  • 2016 – 49,190 miles
  • 2015 – 48,548 miles
  • 2010 – 48,402 miles
  • 2009 – 48,043 miles
  • 2008 – 46,915 miles
  • 2006 – 46,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,565 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,565 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    55,565 miles
    Test number
    349922506309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,773 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    54,773 miles
    Test number
    292216811220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail54,762 miles (+1,012)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,762 miles
    Test number
    257993083275
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass53,750 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    53,750 miles
    Test number
    465103643468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,887 miles (+1,443)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    52,887 miles
    Test number
    349146532175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,444 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    51,444 miles
    Test number
    488023038136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,154 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    51,154 miles
    Test number
    397465774978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,805 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,805 miles
    Test number
    539427909071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,804 miles (+539)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,804 miles
    Test number
    847971498243
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  10. Pass50,265 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    50,265 miles
    Test number
    311796515444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,812 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,812 miles
    Test number
    344830956893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,190 miles
    Test number
    742253201729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,190 miles (+224)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,190 miles
    Test number
    541741777577
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

  14. Pass48,966 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,966 miles
    Test number
    453216418316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,961 miles (+413)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,961 miles
    Test number
    467955459138
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass48,548 miles (+146)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,548 miles
    Test number
    207629645120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass48,402 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,402 miles
    Test number
    212417140462
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail48,402 miles (+359)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,402 miles
    Test number
    513826140150
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass48,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,043 miles
    Test number
    773479449152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,043 miles (+1,128)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,043 miles
    Test number
    962142049199
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass46,915 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,915 miles
    Test number
    663371138107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    46,330 miles
    Test number
    341064246273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 RCS

Does L18 RCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 RCS is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 RCS?
The MOT on L18 RCS is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 RCS done?
L18 RCS was recorded at 55,565 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 465 miles a year.
Has L18 RCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 RCS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 RCS 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 L18 RCS find?
L18 RCS passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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