Lotus logo

Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

S44 NHNMOT history

S44 NHN is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 114,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

S44 NHN silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
114,280 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,321 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S44 NHN in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S44 NHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 NHN was last recorded at 114,280 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 3,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,734 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,546 miles
Average per year
3,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,280 miles
  • 2025 – 110,734 miles
  • 2024 – 108,560 miles
  • 2023 – 106,991 miles
  • 2022 – 105,959 miles
  • 2021 – 104,404 miles
  • 2020 – 103,408 miles
  • 2019 – 102,740 miles
  • 2018 – 100,012 miles
  • 2017 – 98,724 miles
  • 2016 – 95,427 miles
  • 2015 – 92,230 miles
  • 2014 – 89,894 miles
  • 2013 – 86,880 miles
  • 2012 – 82,026 miles
  • 2011 – 76,271 miles
  • 2010 – 71,303 miles
  • 2009 – 57,983 miles
  • 2008 – 52,365 miles
  • 2007 – 49,889 miles
  • 2006 – 47,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,280 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper arms corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,280 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    114,280 miles
    Test number
    625867979506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,734 miles (+2,174)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    110,734 miles
    Test number
    767923273943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,560 miles (+1,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    108,560 miles
    Test number
    293593257410
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components

  4. Pass106,991 miles (+1,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,991 miles
    Test number
    257855244365
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some components

  5. Pass105,959 miles (+1,555)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,959 miles
    Test number
    737052677064
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components

  6. Pass104,404 miles (+996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,404 miles
    Test number
    438408003778
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components

  7. Pass103,408 miles (+668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,408 miles
    Test number
    502080010053
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components

  8. Pass102,740 miles (+2,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,740 miles
    Test number
    122317500173
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass100,012 miles (+1,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,012 miles
    Test number
    295789199102
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components

  10. Pass98,724 miles (+3,297)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,724 miles
    Test number
    235292146275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,427 miles (+3,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    95,427 miles
    Test number
    281145806724
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass92,230 miles (+2,336)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    92,230 miles
    Test number
    718030825242
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear upper ball joint boots split
    • NoteO/s/front upper ball joint boot split

  13. Pass89,894 miles (+3,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    89,894 miles
    Test number
    669821724289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass86,880 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,880 miles
    Test number
    948379123217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,026 miles (+5,755)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    82,026 miles
    Test number
    819891032207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass76,271 miles (+4,968)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    76,271 miles
    Test number
    809751711210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,303 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    71,303 miles
    Test number
    253210530281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFull harness type seatbelts fitted to both seats

  18. Fail71,299 miles (+13,316)4 failures2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,299 miles
    Test number
    972116820253
    • FailureHeadlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFull harness type seatbelts fitted to both seats

  19. Pass57,983 miles (+5,618)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    57,983 miles
    Test number
    361266619426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,365 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    52,365 miles
    Test number
    860649538287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,889 miles (+2,106)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,889 miles
    Test number
    383702337255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,783 miles
    Test number
    372917036219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 NHN

Does S44 NHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 NHN is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 NHN?
The MOT on S44 NHN is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 NHN done?
S44 NHN was recorded at 114,280 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 3,321 miles a year.
Has S44 NHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 NHN has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2010.
Has the mileage on S44 NHN 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 S44 NHN find?
S44 NHN passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all S44N registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.