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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S14 RODMOT history

S14 ROD is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 4 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 32,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

S14 ROD silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
32,229 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S14 ROD
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
4 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S14 ROD was last recorded at 32,229 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,139 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
90 miles
Average per year
448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,229 miles
  • 2025 – 32,139 miles
  • 2023 – 32,049 miles
  • 2022 – 31,909 miles
  • 2021 – 31,728 miles
  • 2018 – 31,670 miles
  • 2017 – 31,556 miles
  • 2016 – 31,518 miles
  • 2014 – 31,252 miles
  • 2013 – 30,887 miles
  • 2012 – 30,597 miles
  • 2011 – 30,117 miles
  • 2010 – 29,667 miles
  • 2009 – 28,050 miles
  • 2008 – 26,603 miles
  • 2007 – 24,976 miles
  • 2006 – 23,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,229 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,229 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    32,229 miles
    Test number
    983819360904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass32,139 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    32,139 miles
    Test number
    695163964412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass32,049 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    32,049 miles
    Test number
    888677492766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass31,909 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    31,909 miles
    Test number
    947798697352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,728 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    31,728 miles
    Test number
    683418928216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail31,713 miles (+43)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,713 miles
    Test number
    643126405757
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. Pass31,670 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    31,670 miles
    Test number
    737147906596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,556 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    31,556 miles
    Test number
    220690800384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,518 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,518 miles
    Test number
    229013218295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,252 miles
    Test number
    516948714304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail31,252 miles (+365)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,252 miles
    Test number
    595727814358
    • 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)
  12. Pass30,887 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,887 miles
    Test number
    988320973290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,814 miles (+217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,814 miles
    Test number
    257797573435
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  14. Pass30,597 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,597 miles
    Test number
    939828372115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,117 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,117 miles
    Test number
    828406011176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,667 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,667 miles
    Test number
    233346300420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,050 miles (+1,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    28,050 miles
    Test number
    680938609175
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass26,603 miles (+1,627)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,603 miles
    Test number
    351999608158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,976 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,976 miles
    Test number
    452111187091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,149 miles
    Test number
    364052886064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S14 ROD

Does S14 ROD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S14 ROD is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S14 ROD?
The MOT on S14 ROD is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S14 ROD done?
S14 ROD was recorded at 32,229 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 448 miles a year.
Has S14 ROD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S14 ROD has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on S14 ROD 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 S14 ROD find?
S14 ROD passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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