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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S41 APHMOT history

S41 APH is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 12 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 69,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2022.

S41 APH silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2023
Mileage
69,452 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2022
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S41 APH
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
12 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S41 APH was last recorded at 69,452 miles on 21 Jun 2022, 369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2017.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Aug 2014: 67,606 miles, lower than 163,053 miles on 7 Dec 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
69,083 miles · 16 May 2017
Between the last two tests
369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 69,452 miles
  • 2017 – 69,083 miles
  • 2015 – 68,670 miles
  • 2014 – 67,606 miles
  • 2012 – 163,053 miles
  • 2011 – 155,132 miles
  • 2010 – 147,152 miles
  • 2009 – 132,359 miles
  • 2008 – 121,888 miles
  • 2007 – 109,349 miles
  • 2006 – 94,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,452 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass69,452 miles (+369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    69,452 miles
    Test number
    708893369995
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass69,083 miles (+413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,083 miles
    Test number
    881310431010
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  3. Fail68,670 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,670 miles
    Test number
    129016915264
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  4. Pass68,670 miles (+1,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,670 miles
    Test number
    566036815231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  5. Pass67,606 miles (-95,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,606 miles
    Test number
    125743014274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass163,053 miles (+7,921)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    163,053 miles
    Test number
    938992542357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass155,132 miles (+7,980)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    155,132 miles
    Test number
    689428341328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,152 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    147,152 miles
    Test number
    641079540390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail147,152 miles (+14,793)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,152 miles
    Test number
    804651340357
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass132,359 miles (+10,471)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    132,359 miles
    Test number
    454562049388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    121,888 miles
    Test number
    944763908385
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail121,888 miles (+12,539)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,888 miles
    Test number
    972543408332
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass109,349 miles (+15,117)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    109,349 miles
    Test number
    370513917352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,232 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    94,232 miles
    Test number
    214520786166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,209 miles (+3,341)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,209 miles
    Test number
    882825866151
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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)

  16. Fail90,868 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,868 miles
    Test number
    272276026084
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S41 APH

Does S41 APH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S41 APH expired on 20 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S41 APH?
The MOT on S41 APH expired on 20 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S41 APH done?
S41 APH was recorded at 69,452 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2022.
Has S41 APH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S41 APH has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on S41 APH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S41 APH find?
S41 APH passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2022 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded all four; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear.

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