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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S51 APHMOT history

S51 APH is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 26 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 81,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

S51 APH silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
81,984 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S51 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
26 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S51 APH was last recorded at 81,984 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,163 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
821 miles
Average per year
1,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,984 miles
  • 2025 – 81,163 miles
  • 2024 – 80,254 miles
  • 2023 – 79,505 miles
  • 2021 – 78,588 miles
  • 2020 – 77,963 miles
  • 2019 – 77,771 miles
  • 2018 – 76,878 miles
  • 2016 – 76,427 miles
  • 2015 – 75,691 miles
  • 2014 – 75,035 miles
  • 2013 – 74,424 miles
  • 2011 – 73,533 miles
  • 2010 – 71,924 miles
  • 2009 – 69,740 miles
  • 2008 – 65,996 miles
  • 2007 – 62,282 miles
  • 2006 – 54,432 miles
  • 2005 – 43,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,984 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,984 miles (+821)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    81,984 miles
    Test number
    454894209768
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass81,163 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    81,163 miles
    Test number
    517822369991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,254 miles (+749)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    80,254 miles
    Test number
    853451984207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,505 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    79,505 miles
    Test number
    147015231141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail79,504 miles (+916)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,504 miles
    Test number
    694967072024
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,588 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    78,588 miles
    Test number
    216080206946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,963 miles (+192)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    77,963 miles
    Test number
    191132206641
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass77,771 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,771 miles
    Test number
    783518422798
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail77,771 miles (+893)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,771 miles
    Test number
    251795518894
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass76,878 miles (+451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,878 miles
    Test number
    237700226083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OF front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass76,427 miles (+736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,427 miles
    Test number
    326311766652
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass75,691 miles (+656)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,691 miles
    Test number
    587017315160
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass75,035 miles (+611)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,035 miles
    Test number
    235784014138
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass74,424 miles (+891)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,424 miles
    Test number
    176236763032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass73,533 miles (+1,609)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    73,533 miles
    Test number
    689233651326
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnderside fully shielded

  16. Pass71,924 miles (+2,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    71,924 miles
    Test number
    203260550326
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass69,740 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    69,740 miles
    Test number
    691343849333
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail69,724 miles (+3,728)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,724 miles
    Test number
    942792649354
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass65,996 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    65,996 miles
    Test number
    854834248338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail65,996 miles (+3,714)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,996 miles
    Test number
    964873548369
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass62,282 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    62,282 miles
    Test number
    880578647377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail62,256 miles (+7,824)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,256 miles
    Test number
    221370147313
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass54,432 miles (+11,211)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    54,432 miles
    Test number
    231425146367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    43,221 miles
    Test number
    453001955479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S51 APH

Does S51 APH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S51 APH is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S51 APH?
The MOT on S51 APH is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S51 APH done?
S51 APH was recorded at 81,984 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 1,863 miles a year.
Has S51 APH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S51 APH has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S51 APH 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 S51 APH find?
S51 APH passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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