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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S12 ETTMOT history

S12 ETT is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 19 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 188,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2022.

S12 ETT silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2023
Mileage
188,867 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2022
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 ETT
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
19 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 ETT was last recorded at 188,867 miles on 14 Oct 2022, 1,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,297 miles · 12 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1,570 miles
Average per year
4,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 188,867 miles
  • 2021 – 187,297 miles
  • 2020 – 184,382 miles
  • 2019 – 179,855 miles
  • 2018 – 176,989 miles
  • 2017 – 172,849 miles
  • 2016 – 168,587 miles
  • 2015 – 162,456 miles
  • 2014 – 158,616 miles
  • 2013 – 154,228 miles
  • 2012 – 149,267 miles
  • 2011 – 145,494 miles
  • 2010 – 140,553 miles
  • 2009 – 138,517 miles
  • 2008 – 131,382 miles
  • 2007 – 124,411 miles
  • 2006 – 118,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,867 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,867 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    188,867 miles
    Test number
    831324309674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass187,297 miles (+2,915)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    187,297 miles
    Test number
    905654034491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass184,382 miles (+4,527)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    184,382 miles
    Test number
    370751173895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass179,855 miles (+2,866)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    179,855 miles
    Test number
    581523219499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass176,989 miles (+4,140)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    176,989 miles
    Test number
    148766915995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass172,849 miles (+4,262)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    172,849 miles
    Test number
    221895815133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass168,587 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    168,587 miles
    Test number
    173797165040
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  8. Fail168,587 miles (+6,131)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,587 miles
    Test number
    433850756872
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Pass162,456 miles (+3,840)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    162,456 miles
    Test number
    300771119380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass158,616 miles (+4,388)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    158,616 miles
    Test number
    257819854216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass154,228 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    154,228 miles
    Test number
    488059463223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass149,267 miles (+3,773)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    149,267 miles
    Test number
    406982972232
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCentre brake only half the leds work
    • NoteSlight play at o/s front top ball joint
  13. Pass145,494 miles (+4,941)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    145,494 miles
    Test number
    226328371211
    • NoteHIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT,ONLY HALF OF LEDS WORKING
  14. Pass140,553 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    140,553 miles
    Test number
    541473060273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass138,517 miles (+7,135)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    138,517 miles
    Test number
    593711179270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear high level stop lamp 50% illuminates
  16. Pass131,382 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    131,382 miles
    Test number
    502843068240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail130,746 miles (+6,335)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,746 miles
    Test number
    272449958206
    • 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)
  18. Pass124,411 miles (+6,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    124,411 miles
    Test number
    233840977267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass118,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    118,096 miles
    Test number
    332786276439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 ETT

Does S12 ETT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 ETT expired on 11 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 ETT?
The MOT on S12 ETT expired on 11 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 ETT done?
S12 ETT was recorded at 188,867 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2022, an average of 4,415 miles a year.
Has S12 ETT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 ETT has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on S12 ETT 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 S12 ETT find?
S12 ETT passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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