Lotus logo

Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

L1 FORMOT history

L1 FOR is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 36,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.

L1 FOR yellow Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
36,141 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
403 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L1 FOR in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L1 FOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 FOR was last recorded at 36,141 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,958 miles · 3 Jan 2020
Between the last two tests
183 miles
Average per year
403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 36,141 miles
  • 2020 – 35,958 miles
  • 2015 – 35,626 miles
  • 2014 – 35,162 miles
  • 2012 – 35,091 miles
  • 2011 – 34,712 miles
  • 2009 – 30,671 miles
  • 2007 – 28,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,141 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 20 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    36,141 miles
    Test number
    794870782789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail36,141 miles (+183)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,141 miles
    Test number
    159342364443
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass35,958 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    35,958 miles
    Test number
    444950454443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,626 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,626 miles
    Test number
    158161300629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,162 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,162 miles
    Test number
    769514374224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,091 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,091 miles
    Test number
    897560012244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,712 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    34,712 miles
    Test number
    578543221186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,671 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,671 miles
    Test number
    780394559127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,889 miles
    Test number
    273530217475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L1 FOR

Does L1 FOR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L1 FOR expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L1 FOR?
The MOT on L1 FOR expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L1 FOR done?
L1 FOR was recorded at 36,141 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 403 miles a year.
Has L1 FOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 FOR has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 FOR 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 L1 FOR find?
L1 FOR passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all L1F registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.