Lotus Elise
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc
S109 APHMOT history
S109 APH is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 26 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,223 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 131,223 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,453 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S109 APH
- 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
- 26 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S109 APH was last recorded at 131,223 miles on 11 Jul 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 131,219 miles · 5 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 4,453 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 131,223 miles
- 2022 – 125,196 miles
- 2021 – 125,097 miles
- 2020 – 124,685 miles
- 2019 – 123,648 miles
- 2018 – 122,152 miles
- 2016 – 120,709 miles
- 2015 – 118,299 miles
- 2014 – 114,960 miles
- 2013 – 104,180 miles
- 2012 – 95,331 miles
- 2011 – 88,329 miles
- 2010 – 82,079 miles
- 2009 – 76,321 miles
- 2008 – 69,530 miles
- 2007 – 64,278 miles
- 2006 – 56,844 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,223 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,223 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 131,223 miles
- Test number
- 110323771966
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail131,219 miles (+6,023)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,219 miles
- Test number
- 445291594463
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass125,196 miles (+99)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 125,196 miles
- Test number
- 461892195801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,097 miles (+412)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 125,097 miles
- Test number
- 309203564956
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass124,685 miles (+1,037)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 124,685 miles
- Test number
- 387546729074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,648 miles (+1,496)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 123,648 miles
- Test number
- 543616214239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,152 miles (+1,443)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 122,152 miles
- Test number
- 432630165208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,709 miles (+2,410)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 120,709 miles
- Test number
- 627318590333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,299 miles (+3,339)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 118,299 miles
- Test number
- 531273654794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,960 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 114,960 miles
- Test number
- 936134294207
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail114,960 miles (+10,780)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,960 miles
- Test number
- 517589784259
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass104,180 miles (+8,849)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 104,180 miles
- Test number
- 897515973204
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NotePlay in offside rack inner joint
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass95,331 miles (+18)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 95,331 miles
- Test number
- 435616882270
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail95,313 miles (+6,984)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,313 miles
- Test number
- 898954682276
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass88,329 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 88,329 miles
- Test number
- 965015281210
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail88,329 miles (+6,250)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,329 miles
- Test number
- 818865281270
- FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass82,079 miles (+5,758)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 82,079 miles
- Test number
- 764826480250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,321 miles (+6,791)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 76,321 miles
- Test number
- 841958889208
- NoteBoth rear tyres are wearing low on the inner edge
- NoteSteering has slight play
Pass69,530 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 69,530 miles
- Test number
- 660108288276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,529 miles (+5,251)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,529 miles
- Test number
- 110658888223
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass64,278 miles (+7,434)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 64,278 miles
- Test number
- 244011597294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,844 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 56,844 miles
- Test number
- 191950406340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S109 APH
- Does S109 APH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S109 APH expired on 18 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S109 APH?
- The MOT on S109 APH expired on 18 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S109 APH done?
- S109 APH was recorded at 131,223 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2023, an average of 4,453 miles a year.
- Has S109 APH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S109 APH has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on S109 APH 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 S109 APH find?
- S109 APH passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 2 more.
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