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Lotus Elise

Silver and Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S106 ACGMOT history

S106 ACG is a silver and grey petrol Lotus Elise first used on 5 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

S106 ACG silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
68,078 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S106 ACG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S106 ACG was last recorded at 68,078 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,038 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
1,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,078 miles
  • 2024 – 68,038 miles
  • 2023 – 67,926 miles
  • 2022 – 67,712 miles
  • 2021 – 67,497 miles
  • 2020 – 67,467 miles
  • 2019 – 67,100 miles
  • 2018 – 66,164 miles
  • 2017 – 65,827 miles
  • 2016 – 65,648 miles
  • 2015 – 65,287 miles
  • 2014 – 57,970 miles
  • 2013 – 49,491 miles
  • 2012 – 47,932 miles
  • 2011 – 43,810 miles
  • 2010 – 42,874 miles
  • 2009 – 40,381 miles
  • 2008 – 36,936 miles
  • 2007 – 32,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,078 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,078 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    68,078 miles
    Test number
    996677464505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass68,038 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    68,038 miles
    Test number
    962016505514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,926 miles
    Test number
    306947164329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail67,926 miles (+214)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,926 miles
    Test number
    767546495454
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass67,712 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    67,712 miles
    Test number
    109025821127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,497 miles (+30)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    67,497 miles
    Test number
    577474389787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,467 miles (+367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,467 miles
    Test number
    939761609240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tie bar outer rose joint bushes have slight play

  8. Pass67,100 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,100 miles
    Test number
    690026585300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail67,100 miles (+936)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,100 miles
    Test number
    624107666174
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,164 miles (+337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,164 miles
    Test number
    733234125589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass65,827 miles (+179)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,827 miles
    Test number
    473823601059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass65,648 miles (+361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,648 miles
    Test number
    951763509065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass65,287 miles (+7,317)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,287 miles
    Test number
    345234125498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,970 miles (+8,479)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,970 miles
    Test number
    617678414231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,491 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,491 miles
    Test number
    457046723271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,932 miles (+4,122)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,932 miles
    Test number
    387872612451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,810 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,810 miles
    Test number
    415098931211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,874 miles (+2,493)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,874 miles
    Test number
    953655830228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,381 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    40,381 miles
    Test number
    381450849284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,936 miles
    Test number
    323933638208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,936 miles (+3,995)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,936 miles
    Test number
    582182638223
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  22. Pass32,941 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    32,941 miles
    Test number
    753821547282
    • NoteSprings corroded abit
    • NoteT/Rod ends and ball joints getting abit split and perrished at grease bellows

Questions about S106 ACG

Does S106 ACG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S106 ACG is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S106 ACG?
The MOT on S106 ACG is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S106 ACG done?
S106 ACG was recorded at 68,078 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 1,910 miles a year.
Has S106 ACG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S106 ACG has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S106 ACG 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 S106 ACG find?
S106 ACG passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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