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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

R686 HHOMOT history

R686 HHO is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 25 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 45,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

R686 HHO silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
45,612 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R686 HHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R686 HHO was last recorded at 45,612 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 1,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,276 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,336 miles
Average per year
676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,612 miles
  • 2025 – 44,276 miles
  • 2022 – 44,251 miles
  • 2021 – 43,729 miles
  • 2019 – 42,989 miles
  • 2018 – 40,794 miles
  • 2017 – 38,873 miles
  • 2013 – 38,709 miles
  • 2012 – 38,469 miles
  • 2011 – 37,868 miles
  • 2010 – 36,668 miles
  • 2009 – 36,045 miles
  • 2008 – 34,539 miles
  • 2007 – 33,050 miles
  • 2006 – 31,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,612 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,612 miles (+1,336)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    45,612 miles
    Test number
    589447152595
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass44,276 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    44,276 miles
    Test number
    637432626704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass44,251 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    44,251 miles
    Test number
    935608635706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail44,246 miles (+517)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,246 miles
    Test number
    391671365632
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass43,729 miles (+740)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    43,729 miles
    Test number
    577239581397
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass42,989 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,989 miles
    Test number
    274065115108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,794 miles (+1,921)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,794 miles
    Test number
    202396423629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,873 miles (+164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,873 miles
    Test number
    188113585262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass38,709 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,709 miles
    Test number
    438903303416
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFuel cap damaged but correct seal okay.
    • NoteO/s front tyre low on pressure looking.

  10. Fail38,709 miles (+240)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,709 miles
    Test number
    866073303370
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFuel cap damaged but correct seal okay.
    • NoteO/s front tyre low on pressure looking.

  11. Pass38,469 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,469 miles
    Test number
    309417402309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail38,469 miles (+601)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,469 miles
    Test number
    607277602393
    • DangerousO/s front tyre low on pressure.
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass37,868 miles (+37)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,868 miles
    Test number
    286367801382
    • NoteUnderbody areas shielded from view.

  14. Fail37,831 miles (+1,163)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,831 miles
    Test number
    585255101307
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteUnderbody areas shielded from view.

  15. Pass36,668 miles (+623)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,668 miles
    Test number
    603936400386
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnderbody areas shielded from view

  16. Pass36,045 miles (+1,506)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,045 miles
    Test number
    834514379277
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear number plate started to deteriorate

  17. Pass34,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,539 miles
    Test number
    990121618227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,539 miles (+1,489)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,539 miles
    Test number
    351860118216
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  19. Pass33,050 miles (+1,196)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,050 miles
    Test number
    114341317287
    • NoteN/S mirror glass cracked

  20. Pass31,854 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,854 miles
    Test number
    810747866065
    • NoteNSRdisc worn.
    • NoteOS headlamp poor.

Questions about R686 HHO

Does R686 HHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R686 HHO is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R686 HHO?
The MOT on R686 HHO is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R686 HHO done?
R686 HHO was recorded at 45,612 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 676 miles a year.
Has R686 HHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R686 HHO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on R686 HHO 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 R686 HHO find?
R686 HHO passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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