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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S19 TUSMOT history

S19 TUS is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 115,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

S19 TUS silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
115,392 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S19 TUS
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S19 TUS was last recorded at 115,392 miles on 29 May 2026, 371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,021 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
371 miles
Average per year
2,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,392 miles
  • 2025 – 115,021 miles
  • 2018 – 113,624 miles
  • 2017 – 112,740 miles
  • 2016 – 111,640 miles
  • 2015 – 109,744 miles
  • 2014 – 107,462 miles
  • 2013 – 97,641 miles
  • 2012 – 88,813 miles
  • 2011 – 83,478 miles
  • 2010 – 77,595 miles
  • 2009 – 70,841 miles
  • 2008 – 69,395 miles
  • 2007 – 68,463 miles
  • 2006 – 67,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,392 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 emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front steering arm inner joint worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,392 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    115,392 miles
    Test number
    296700877392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,021 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    115,021 miles
    Test number
    631807366813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,624 miles (+884)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,624 miles
    Test number
    251276829077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,740 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    112,740 miles
    Test number
    958574933788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,640 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    111,640 miles
    Test number
    494325250172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm inner joint worn

  6. Fail111,639 miles (+1,895)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,639 miles
    Test number
    761871451651
    • 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect new bulb fitted (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm inner joint worn

  7. Pass109,744 miles (+2,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    109,744 miles
    Test number
    448378630029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner steering joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner steering joint
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Pass107,462 miles (+9,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    107,462 miles
    Test number
    639401934241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass97,641 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    97,641 miles
    Test number
    347153703489
    • NoteSlight play / movement in offside inner tie rod end

  10. Fail97,638 miles (+8,825)2 dangerous12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,638 miles
    Test number
    525507793146
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass88,813 miles (+5,335)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    88,813 miles
    Test number
    315169802263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,478 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    83,478 miles
    Test number
    467267591254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSome play felt at off side front steering ?

  13. Fail83,478 miles (+5,883)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,478 miles
    Test number
    319207691279
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSome play felt at off side front steering ?

  14. Pass77,595 miles (+6,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    77,595 miles
    Test number
    103041520389
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass70,841 miles (+1,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    70,841 miles
    Test number
    332612459441
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass69,395 miles (+932)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    69,395 miles
    Test number
    740321308325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass68,463 miles (+678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    68,463 miles
    Test number
    193925007367
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass67,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    67,785 miles
    Test number
    281973266211
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S19 TUS

Does S19 TUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S19 TUS is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S19 TUS?
The MOT on S19 TUS is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S19 TUS done?
S19 TUS was recorded at 115,392 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 2,418 miles a year.
Has S19 TUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S19 TUS has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on S19 TUS 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 S19 TUS find?
S19 TUS passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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