Lotus Elise
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc
S33 POPMOT history
S33 POP is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 30 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 44,048 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 44,048 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 978 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S33 POP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elise
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 30 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S33 POP was last recorded at 44,048 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 71 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 43,977 miles · 4 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 71 miles
- Average per year
- 978 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 44,048 miles
- 2024 – 43,977 miles
- 2023 – 43,200 miles
- 2021 – 40,966 miles
- 2019 – 37,985 miles
- 2018 – 36,585 miles
- 2017 – 36,393 miles
- 2016 – 36,271 miles
- 2014 – 36,271 miles
- 2013 – 34,998 miles
- 2012 – 33,247 miles
- 2011 – 32,952 miles
- 2010 – 31,745 miles
- 2009 – 29,693 miles
- 2008 – 28,833 miles
- 2007 – 26,855 miles
- 2006 – 24,182 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass44,048 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017
Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Under trays fitted at time of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
20 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass44,048 miles (+71)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 44,048 miles
- Test number
- 664374054359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,977 miles (+777)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 43,977 miles
- Test number
- 655768696860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,200 miles (+2,234)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 43,200 miles
- Test number
- 384608339701
- AdvisoryUndertrays covering testable items
Pass40,966 miles (+2,981)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 40,966 miles
- Test number
- 929823942949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,985 miles (+1,400)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 37,985 miles
- Test number
- 243251313864
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEng covers and undertrays fitted at time of test
Pass36,585 miles (+192)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 36,585 miles
- Test number
- 906890938734
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEng covers and under trays fitted at time of test
Pass36,393 miles (+122)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 36,393 miles
- Test number
- 810250285351
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test
Pass36,271 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 36,271 miles
- Test number
- 553253895036
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test
Pass36,271 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 36,271 miles
- Test number
- 479089534229
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail36,271 miles (+1,273)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,271 miles
- Test number
- 828550934255
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass34,998 miles (+1,751)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 34,998 miles
- Test number
- 108611813265
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass33,247 miles (+295)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 33,247 miles
- Test number
- 377344062132
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass32,952 miles (+1,207)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 32,952 miles
- Test number
- 119101171129
- NoteWater level low
Pass31,745 miles (+144)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 31,745 miles
- Test number
- 761329270148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,601 miles (+1,908)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,601 miles
- Test number
- 392088860174
- FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass29,693 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 29,693 miles
- Test number
- 122350079179
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail29,693 miles (+860)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,693 miles
- Test number
- 152039269171
- FailureFront passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass28,833 miles (+1,978)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 28,833 miles
- Test number
- 891434458132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,855 miles (+2,673)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2008
- Odometer
- 26,855 miles
- Test number
- 923304447198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,182 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 24,182 miles
- Test number
- 443577946078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S33 POP
- Does S33 POP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 POP is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S33 POP?
- The MOT on S33 POP is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S33 POP done?
- S33 POP was recorded at 44,048 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 978 miles a year.
- Has S33 POP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S33 POP has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2014.
- Has the mileage on S33 POP 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 POP find?
- S33 POP passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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