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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

L66 TUSMOT history

L66 TUS is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 22 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 50,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

L66 TUS blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
50,854 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 TUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 TUS was last recorded at 50,854 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
50,443 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
411 miles
Average per year
1,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,854 miles
  • 2025 – 50,443 miles
  • 2024 – 50,203 miles
  • 2023 – 49,995 miles
  • 2022 – 49,711 miles
  • 2021 – 49,389 miles
  • 2020 – 49,075 miles
  • 2019 – 48,532 miles
  • 2018 – 47,904 miles
  • 2017 – 47,589 miles
  • 2016 – 47,181 miles
  • 2015 – 46,649 miles
  • 2014 – 45,694 miles
  • 2013 – 43,896 miles
  • 2012 – 40,512 miles
  • 2011 – 38,598 miles
  • 2010 – 36,922 miles
  • 2009 – 35,024 miles
  • 2008 – 33,586 miles
  • 2007 – 31,746 miles
  • 2006 – 28,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,854 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass50,854 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    50,854 miles
    Test number
    407280234156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,443 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    50,443 miles
    Test number
    995914238288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,203 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    50,203 miles
    Test number
    552395300288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,995 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    49,995 miles
    Test number
    501190707097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,711 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    49,711 miles
    Test number
    681020359620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,389 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    49,389 miles
    Test number
    312021652116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,075 miles (+543)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    49,075 miles
    Test number
    319102740159
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass48,532 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,532 miles
    Test number
    818612937382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,904 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    47,904 miles
    Test number
    683985809767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,589 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,589 miles
    Test number
    991793631828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    47,181 miles
    Test number
    367653727374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,181 miles (+532)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,181 miles
    Test number
    471736418939
    • DangerousNearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  13. Pass46,649 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,649 miles
    Test number
    337110645187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,694 miles (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,694 miles
    Test number
    509092244100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,896 miles (+3,384)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,896 miles
    Test number
    356686213127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,512 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,512 miles
    Test number
    499722022106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,598 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,598 miles
    Test number
    479883931172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,922 miles (+1,898)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,922 miles
    Test number
    511557130170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,024 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,024 miles
    Test number
    221108829421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,586 miles (+1,840)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,586 miles
    Test number
    404259398022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,746 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,746 miles
    Test number
    532115887024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,720 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,720 miles
    Test number
    422010916111
    • 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)

Questions about L66 TUS

Does L66 TUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 TUS is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L66 TUS?
The MOT on L66 TUS is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 TUS done?
L66 TUS was recorded at 50,854 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 1,091 miles a year.
Has L66 TUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 TUS has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2016.
Has the mileage on L66 TUS 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 L66 TUS find?
L66 TUS passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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