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Lotus Elise 111S

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

S111 DBBMOT history

S111 DBB is a black petrol Lotus Elise 111S first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 67,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

S111 DBB black Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
67,045 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S111 DBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise 111S
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S111 DBB was last recorded at 67,045 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,869 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
176 miles
Average per year
1,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,045 miles
  • 2025 – 66,869 miles
  • 2024 – 66,619 miles
  • 2023 – 66,405 miles
  • 2022 – 66,129 miles
  • 2019 – 65,997 miles
  • 2018 – 65,687 miles
  • 2017 – 65,374 miles
  • 2016 – 65,085 miles
  • 2015 – 64,851 miles
  • 2014 – 63,877 miles
  • 2013 – 62,707 miles
  • 2012 – 61,835 miles
  • 2011 – 59,802 miles
  • 2010 – 58,161 miles
  • 2009 – 55,859 miles
  • 2008 – 51,169 miles
  • 2006 – 47,176 miles
  • 2005 – 40,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,045 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,045 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    67,045 miles
    Test number
    605763617566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,869 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    66,869 miles
    Test number
    476879199901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,619 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    66,619 miles
    Test number
    703743344162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,405 miles (+276)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    66,405 miles
    Test number
    494679844159
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass66,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    66,129 miles
    Test number
    351939326843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail66,129 miles (+132)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,129 miles
    Test number
    404111773709
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

  7. Pass65,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,997 miles
    Test number
    828687065864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail65,997 miles (+310)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,997 miles
    Test number
    392759554674
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass65,687 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,687 miles
    Test number
    133735150684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,374 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,374 miles
    Test number
    234255611409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail65,374 miles (+289)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,374 miles
    Test number
    420643341614
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass65,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,085 miles
    Test number
    517304126346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,085 miles (+234)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,085 miles
    Test number
    449866876598
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  14. Pass64,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,851 miles
    Test number
    308890515102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail64,851 miles (+974)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,851 miles
    Test number
    757150615113
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass63,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,877 miles
    Test number
    365674504165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,877 miles (+1,170)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,877 miles
    Test number
    868664904142
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass62,707 miles (+872)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,707 miles
    Test number
    159485983066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,835 miles
    Test number
    506335992037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,835 miles (+2,033)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,835 miles
    Test number
    268075292067
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  21. Pass59,802 miles (+1,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,802 miles
    Test number
    599231311039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass58,161 miles (+2,302)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,161 miles
    Test number
    744308510002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass55,859 miles (+4,690)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,859 miles
    Test number
    210640729034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,169 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    51,169 miles
    Test number
    640700018091
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  25. Fail51,169 miles (+3,993)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,169 miles
    Test number
    412779808019
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  26. Pass47,176 miles (+6,366)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    47,176 miles
    Test number
    701828846347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    40,810 miles
    Test number
    944159035305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S111 DBB

Does S111 DBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S111 DBB is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S111 DBB?
The MOT on S111 DBB is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S111 DBB done?
S111 DBB was recorded at 67,045 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 1,273 miles a year.
Has S111 DBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S111 DBB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S111 DBB 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 S111 DBB find?
S111 DBB passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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