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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S108 ACGMOT history

S108 ACG is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 18 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 46,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

S108 ACG yellow Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
46,827 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S108 ACG
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
18 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S108 ACG was last recorded at 46,827 miles on 16 May 2026, 739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,088 miles · 9 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
739 miles
Average per year
1,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,827 miles
  • 2024 – 46,088 miles
  • 2020 – 46,064 miles
  • 2015 – 45,646 miles
  • 2014 – 39,886 miles
  • 2012 – 34,954 miles
  • 2011 – 31,847 miles
  • 2010 – 26,272 miles
  • 2009 – 23,916 miles
  • 2008 – 22,821 miles
  • 2007 – 19,078 miles
  • 2006 – 16,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,827 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,827 miles (+739)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    46,827 miles
    Test number
    945217132585
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass46,088 miles (+24)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    46,088 miles
    Test number
    198103615860
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Fail46,064 miles (+418)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,064 miles
    Test number
    539163023541
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass45,646 miles (+5,760)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,646 miles
    Test number
    577822175084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,886 miles (+4,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,886 miles
    Test number
    736102264083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  6. Pass34,954 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,954 miles
    Test number
    608115302341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,847 miles (+5,575)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,847 miles
    Test number
    819827581201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,272 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    26,272 miles
    Test number
    772631820239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,916 miles (+1,095)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    23,916 miles
    Test number
    344773619208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,821 miles (+3,743)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,821 miles
    Test number
    572076488160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,078 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,078 miles
    Test number
    682363347136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    16,470 miles
    Test number
    270471466159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S108 ACG

Does S108 ACG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S108 ACG is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S108 ACG?
The MOT on S108 ACG is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S108 ACG done?
S108 ACG was recorded at 46,827 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 1,523 miles a year.
Has S108 ACG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S108 ACG has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on S108 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 S108 ACG find?
S108 ACG passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.

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