Lotus logo

Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

S14 TPPMOT history

S14 TPP is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 29 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 191,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

S14 TPP silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
191,975 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,197 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S14 TPP in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S14 TPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S14 TPP was last recorded at 191,975 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,441 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
534 miles
Average per year
6,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,975 miles
  • 2025 – 191,441 miles
  • 2024 – 190,688 miles
  • 2023 – 189,176 miles
  • 2022 – 186,017 miles
  • 2021 – 182,418 miles
  • 2020 – 178,331 miles
  • 2019 – 169,477 miles
  • 2018 – 161,788 miles
  • 2017 – 158,519 miles
  • 2016 – 153,334 miles
  • 2015 – 142,940 miles
  • 2014 – 137,676 miles
  • 2013 – 132,866 miles
  • 2012 – 123,887 miles
  • 2011 – 121,749 miles
  • 2010 – 108,218 miles
  • 2009 – 97,690 miles
  • 2008 – 87,827 miles
  • 2007 – 80,242 miles
  • 2006 – 69,540 miles
  • 2005 – 62,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,975 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,975 miles (+534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    191,975 miles
    Test number
    662284954288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass191,441 miles (+753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    191,441 miles
    Test number
    461794208508
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass190,688 miles (+1,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    190,688 miles
    Test number
    603115668329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth low + unevenly worn across tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn unevenly across tread.
  4. Pass189,176 miles (+3,159)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    189,176 miles
    Test number
    100073150450
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in offside lower windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass186,017 miles (+3,599)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    186,017 miles
    Test number
    821274689580
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in offside lower of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass182,418 miles (+4,087)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    182,418 miles
    Test number
    759888873966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass178,331 miles (+8,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    178,331 miles
    Test number
    376773203727
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering & suspension components rusty.
  8. Pass169,477 miles (+7,689)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    169,477 miles
    Test number
    421962505824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass161,788 miles (+3,269)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    161,788 miles
    Test number
    613453215424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass158,519 miles (+5,185)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    158,519 miles
    Test number
    302546310541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass153,334 miles (+10,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    153,334 miles
    Test number
    116121378936
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass142,940 miles (+5,264)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    142,940 miles
    Test number
    478536275065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass137,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    137,676 miles
    Test number
    968807004161
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Fail137,676 miles (+36)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,676 miles
    Test number
    327167504157
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Fail137,640 miles (+4,774)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,640 miles
    Test number
    349938444051
    • 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)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass132,866 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    132,866 miles
    Test number
    128559533007
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.
  17. Fail132,866 miles (+8,979)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,866 miles
    Test number
    168728133034
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.
  18. Pass123,887 miles (+2,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    123,887 miles
    Test number
    645374132090
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass121,749 miles (+13,531)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    121,749 miles
    Test number
    486576241447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    108,218 miles
    Test number
    642772840323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail108,218 miles (+10,528)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,218 miles
    Test number
    831224830393
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass97,690 miles (+9,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    97,690 miles
    Test number
    744113949316
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  23. Pass87,827 miles (+7,585)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    87,827 miles
    Test number
    431753738409
    • NoteTravel in handbrake lever when operated.
  24. Pass80,242 miles (+10,702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    80,242 miles
    Test number
    392485447318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  25. Pass69,540 miles (+6,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    69,540 miles
    Test number
    960424936308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  26. Pass62,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    62,656 miles
    Test number
    382613345346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S14 TPP

Does S14 TPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S14 TPP is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S14 TPP?
The MOT on S14 TPP is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S14 TPP done?
S14 TPP was recorded at 191,975 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 6,197 miles a year.
Has S14 TPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S14 TPP has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2014.
Has the mileage on S14 TPP 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 TPP find?
S14 TPP passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

Browse all S14T registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.