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Lotus Elise

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S33 FUNMOT history

S33 FUN is a purple petrol Lotus Elise first used on 4 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 76,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

S33 FUN purple Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
76,634 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 FUN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 FUN was last recorded at 76,634 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,557 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
1,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,634 miles
  • 2025 – 76,557 miles
  • 2024 – 76,461 miles
  • 2023 – 76,399 miles
  • 2022 – 76,244 miles
  • 2021 – 75,971 miles
  • 2020 – 75,312 miles
  • 2018 – 74,501 miles
  • 2017 – 73,690 miles
  • 2016 – 73,328 miles
  • 2015 – 72,127 miles
  • 2014 – 69,626 miles
  • 2013 – 66,634 miles
  • 2012 – 60,519 miles
  • 2011 – 50,402 miles
  • 2009 – 50,323 miles
  • 2008 – 47,747 miles
  • 2007 – 44,951 miles
  • 2006 – 40,600 miles
  • 2005 – 36,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,634 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2016

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,634 miles (+77)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    76,634 miles
    Test number
    844765310918
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass76,557 miles (+96)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    76,557 miles
    Test number
    735182242480
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass76,461 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,461 miles
    Test number
    799124697853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,457 miles (+58)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,457 miles
    Test number
    355633759620
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass76,399 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,399 miles
    Test number
    758191344723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,244 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    76,244 miles
    Test number
    153587734489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail76,244 miles (+273)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,244 miles
    Test number
    944363679515
    • Repaired at testSteering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass75,971 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    75,971 miles
    Test number
    649403578659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail75,971 miles (+10)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,971 miles
    Test number
    199366324498
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail75,961 miles (+27)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,961 miles
    Test number
    816867172301
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail75,934 miles (+622)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,934 miles
    Test number
    521556001139
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass75,312 miles (+811)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,312 miles
    Test number
    878438253378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass74,501 miles (+811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,501 miles
    Test number
    189081438952
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass73,690 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    73,690 miles
    Test number
    151424915721
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail73,689 miles (+361)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,689 miles
    Test number
    653450854358
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass73,328 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,328 miles
    Test number
    752397191961
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail73,327 miles (+1,200)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,327 miles
    Test number
    297090780413
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass72,127 miles (+2,501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,127 miles
    Test number
    334026683782
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack joints

  19. Pass69,626 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,626 miles
    Test number
    306285494258
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail69,625 miles (+2,991)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,625 miles
    Test number
    666234494264
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass66,634 miles (+6,115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,634 miles
    Test number
    879216153130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass60,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,519 miles
    Test number
    219032332494
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail60,519 miles (+10,117)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,519 miles
    Test number
    869692032131
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass50,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,402 miles
    Test number
    168035441189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,402 miles (+79)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,402 miles
    Test number
    178335541106
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass50,323 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    50,323 miles
    Test number
    534722129308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail50,275 miles (+2,528)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,275 miles
    Test number
    821065419323
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  28. Pass47,747 miles (+2,796)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,747 miles
    Test number
    104844548341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass44,951 miles (+4,351)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    44,951 miles
    Test number
    663505647318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass40,600 miles (+4,526)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    40,600 miles
    Test number
    390062246327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass36,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    36,074 miles
    Test number
    720572545393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S33 FUN

Does S33 FUN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 FUN is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S33 FUN?
The MOT on S33 FUN is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S33 FUN done?
S33 FUN was recorded at 76,634 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 1,993 miles a year.
Has S33 FUN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 FUN has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S33 FUN 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 S33 FUN find?
S33 FUN passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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