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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S39 TVWMOT history

S39 TVW is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 14 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 60,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.

S39 TVW yellow Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
60,984 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S39 TVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S39 TVW was last recorded at 60,984 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,961 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,984 miles
  • 2024 – 60,961 miles
  • 2023 – 60,902 miles
  • 2022 – 60,789 miles
  • 2021 – 60,608 miles
  • 2020 – 60,520 miles
  • 2019 – 60,422 miles
  • 2018 – 60,292 miles
  • 2017 – 60,128 miles
  • 2016 – 59,883 miles
  • 2015 – 59,571 miles
  • 2014 – 59,292 miles
  • 2013 – 58,779 miles
  • 2012 – 58,458 miles
  • 2011 – 57,848 miles
  • 2010 – 57,352 miles
  • 2009 – 56,926 miles
  • 2008 – 56,447 miles
  • 2007 – 55,726 miles
  • 2006 – 54,568 miles
  • 2005 – 52,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,984 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL - front / rear protection coil corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL - front / rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR / OSR (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • All suspension components have surface corrosion, not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,984 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    60,984 miles
    Test number
    878973451288
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL - front / rear protection coil corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL - front / rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR / OSR (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail60,984 miles (+23)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,984 miles
    Test number
    402736831376
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL - front / rear protection coil corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL - front / rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass60,961 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,961 miles
    Test number
    275445202348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,902 miles (+113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    60,902 miles
    Test number
    654764684941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass60,789 miles (+181)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    60,789 miles
    Test number
    408836438048
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have surface corrosion, not excessive
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass60,608 miles (+88)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,608 miles
    Test number
    641108886246
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have surface corrosion, not excessive
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass60,520 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,520 miles
    Test number
    927693406640
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have surface corrosion, not excessive
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass60,422 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,422 miles
    Test number
    896151813914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,292 miles (+164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,292 miles
    Test number
    496001412177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass60,128 miles (+245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,128 miles
    Test number
    759065266257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass59,883 miles (+312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,883 miles
    Test number
    605184765163
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass59,571 miles (+279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,571 miles
    Test number
    824428752891
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass59,292 miles (+513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,292 miles
    Test number
    456255894233
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass58,779 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,779 miles
    Test number
    569429503320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,458 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,458 miles
    Test number
    175567322374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,848 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,848 miles
    Test number
    678764711351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,352 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,352 miles
    Test number
    381330230342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,926 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,926 miles
    Test number
    551610139386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,447 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,447 miles
    Test number
    614020838325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,726 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,726 miles
    Test number
    502512437386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,724 miles (+1,156)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,724 miles
    Test number
    383516627340
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  22. Pass54,568 miles (+2,081)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    54,568 miles
    Test number
    584346626349
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  23. Pass52,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    52,487 miles
    Test number
    701070835360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S39 TVW

Does S39 TVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S39 TVW expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S39 TVW?
The MOT on S39 TVW expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S39 TVW done?
S39 TVW was recorded at 60,984 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 429 miles a year.
Has S39 TVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S39 TVW has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S39 TVW 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 S39 TVW find?
S39 TVW passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated all - front / rear protection coil corroded; coil spring corroded all - front / rear; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / lipped, and 2 more.

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