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Lotus Elise

Silver and Beige · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

S106 AVCMOT history

S106 AVC is a silver and beige petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 66,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

S106 AVC silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
66,910 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S106 AVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver and Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S106 AVC was last recorded at 66,910 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,785 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
125 miles
Average per year
2,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,910 miles
  • 2025 – 66,785 miles
  • 2023 – 66,629 miles
  • 2022 – 66,130 miles
  • 2021 – 65,948 miles
  • 2020 – 64,972 miles
  • 2018 – 64,953 miles
  • 2017 – 64,677 miles
  • 2015 – 61,018 miles
  • 2013 – 60,851 miles
  • 2012 – 60,057 miles
  • 2011 – 57,900 miles
  • 2010 – 52,691 miles
  • 2009 – 46,934 miles
  • 2008 – 39,886 miles
  • 2006 – 27,459 miles
  • 2005 – 19,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,910 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,910 miles (+125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    66,910 miles
    Test number
    940010956226
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass66,785 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    66,785 miles
    Test number
    440998933298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,629 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    66,629 miles
    Test number
    579967349339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,130 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    66,130 miles
    Test number
    611151491423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,948 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,948 miles
    Test number
    477161488682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,972 miles
    Test number
    171334656262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,972 miles (+19)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,972 miles
    Test number
    255056057506
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  8. Pass64,953 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,953 miles
    Test number
    193854183217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,677 miles (+3,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,677 miles
    Test number
    203592451229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
  10. Pass61,018 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,018 miles
    Test number
    167039915124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,851 miles (+794)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    60,851 miles
    Test number
    797149393044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass60,057 miles (+2,157)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,057 miles
    Test number
    676622572010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing down lower towards inner edges
    • NoteFront and rear shock absorber and springs slightly corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly lipped
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low
  13. Pass57,900 miles (+5,209)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,900 miles
    Test number
    106153471477
    • NoteAll 4 suspension coil springs slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight play in os steering rack inner joint
  14. Pass52,691 miles (+5,757)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,691 miles
    Test number
    174088060426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,934 miles (+7,048)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,934 miles
    Test number
    221754469091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,886 miles (+12,427)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,886 miles
    Test number
    151453068089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,459 miles (+8,434)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    27,459 miles
    Test number
    480365916406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    19,025 miles
    Test number
    652884035379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S106 AVC

Does S106 AVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S106 AVC is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S106 AVC?
The MOT on S106 AVC is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S106 AVC done?
S106 AVC was recorded at 66,910 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 2,318 miles a year.
Has S106 AVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S106 AVC has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on S106 AVC 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 AVC find?
S106 AVC passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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