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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S28 TDEMOT history

S28 TDE is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 48,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

S28 TDE silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
48,501 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 TDE
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 TDE was last recorded at 48,501 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 1,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,011 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,490 miles
Average per year
1,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,501 miles
  • 2025 – 47,011 miles
  • 2024 – 46,990 miles
  • 2022 – 46,617 miles
  • 2021 – 46,491 miles
  • 2020 – 46,112 miles
  • 2018 – 46,055 miles
  • 2017 – 46,014 miles
  • 2016 – 45,951 miles
  • 2014 – 45,678 miles
  • 2013 – 45,607 miles
  • 2012 – 45,427 miles
  • 2010 – 44,955 miles
  • 2009 – 44,150 miles
  • 2008 – 41,420 miles
  • 2007 – 33,805 miles
  • 2006 – 27,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,501 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front steering rack inner arm slight play.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front steering rack inner arm slight play.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,501 miles (+1,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    48,501 miles
    Test number
    502444730171
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass47,011 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    47,011 miles
    Test number
    963183071826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,990 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    46,990 miles
    Test number
    713846707452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack inner arm slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack inner arm slight play.

  4. Fail46,990 miles (+373)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,990 miles
    Test number
    348045353959
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondensation within both headlamp units.
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate bracket slightly loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack inner arm slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack inner arm slight play.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper blade slightly smeary.

  5. Pass46,617 miles (+126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    46,617 miles
    Test number
    261835362040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass46,491 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,491 miles
    Test number
    637373367058
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail46,489 miles (+377)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,489 miles
    Test number
    242281866519
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass46,112 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    46,112 miles
    Test number
    124980319580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail46,112 miles (+57)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,112 miles
    Test number
    421535510271
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged fouling wheel (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass46,055 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    46,055 miles
    Test number
    987566157611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,014 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,014 miles
    Test number
    923509782979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,951 miles (+273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,951 miles
    Test number
    363551633315
    • AdvisoryN/s/f slight play in steering

  13. Fail45,678 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,678 miles
    Test number
    267475244294
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/s/f steering arm slight movement

  14. Pass45,678 miles (+71)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,678 miles
    Test number
    446515044254
    • NoteN/s/f steering arm slight movement

  15. Pass45,607 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,607 miles
    Test number
    297584813472
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail45,606 miles (+179)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,606 miles
    Test number
    195705603189
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass45,427 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,427 miles
    Test number
    827043682044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,955 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,955 miles
    Test number
    391897660177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail44,948 miles (+798)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,948 miles
    Test number
    170138050146
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass44,150 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,150 miles
    Test number
    942360769170
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail44,150 miles (+2,730)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,150 miles
    Test number
    672699559196
    • FailureHorn control missing (1.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass41,420 miles (+7,615)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    41,420 miles
    Test number
    512730558310
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front steering rack end has slight play

  23. Pass33,805 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    33,805 miles
    Test number
    432496247388
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSteering rack has slight play at nearside front

  24. Fail33,805 miles (+6,560)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,805 miles
    Test number
    410290047438
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSteering rack has slight play at nearside front

  25. Pass27,245 miles (+435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,245 miles
    Test number
    612649436362
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass26,810 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,810 miles
    Test number
    293418376441
    • NoteFroht registration plate cracked

Questions about S28 TDE

Does S28 TDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 TDE is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 TDE?
The MOT on S28 TDE is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 TDE done?
S28 TDE was recorded at 48,501 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 1,076 miles a year.
Has S28 TDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 TDE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S28 TDE 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 S28 TDE find?
S28 TDE passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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