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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

S36 YCAMOT history

S36 YCA is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 15 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 15,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

S36 YCA red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
15,396 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S36 YCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S36 YCA was last recorded at 15,396 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
15,388 miles · 19 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 15,396 miles
  • 2023 – 15,388 miles
  • 2021 – 15,309 miles
  • 2020 – 15,112 miles
  • 2019 – 14,900 miles
  • 2018 – 14,611 miles
  • 2017 – 14,590 miles
  • 2016 – 14,473 miles
  • 2015 – 14,249 miles
  • 2014 – 14,075 miles
  • 2013 – 13,865 miles
  • 2012 – 13,605 miles
  • 2011 – 13,124 miles
  • 2009 – 12,806 miles
  • 2008 – 12,409 miles
  • 2007 – 11,940 miles
  • 2006 – 11,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,396 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,396 miles (+8)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    15,396 miles
    Test number
    959662981807
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. Pass15,388 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    15,388 miles
    Test number
    386885574097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass15,309 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    15,309 miles
    Test number
    823380063102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass15,112 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    15,112 miles
    Test number
    194165614807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass14,900 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    14,900 miles
    Test number
    416991493770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass14,611 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    14,611 miles
    Test number
    568700716028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass14,590 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    14,590 miles
    Test number
    583327648277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass14,473 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    14,473 miles
    Test number
    564980383501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass14,249 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,249 miles
    Test number
    645699365027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,075 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    14,075 miles
    Test number
    535061874096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,865 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    13,865 miles
    Test number
    178804773041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,605 miles (+481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    13,605 miles
    Test number
    375735052007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  13. Pass13,124 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    13,124 miles
    Test number
    227554751077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,806 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    12,806 miles
    Test number
    291335849350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,409 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    12,409 miles
    Test number
    830166098247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,940 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    11,940 miles
    Test number
    373708297262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,514 miles
    Test number
    614987296275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail11,514 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,514 miles
    Test number
    741376096294
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about S36 YCA

Does S36 YCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S36 YCA is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S36 YCA?
The MOT on S36 YCA is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S36 YCA done?
S36 YCA was recorded at 15,396 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 197 miles a year.
Has S36 YCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S36 YCA has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2006.
Has the mileage on S36 YCA 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 S36 YCA find?
S36 YCA passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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