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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S62 RJAMOT history

S62 RJA is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 39,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

S62 RJA blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
39,925 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S62 RJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S62 RJA was last recorded at 39,925 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,850 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
75 miles
Average per year
1,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,925 miles
  • 2025 – 39,850 miles
  • 2023 – 39,770 miles
  • 2022 – 39,619 miles
  • 2021 – 39,191 miles
  • 2020 – 39,162 miles
  • 2019 – 38,921 miles
  • 2018 – 38,860 miles
  • 2017 – 38,636 miles
  • 2016 – 36,369 miles
  • 2015 – 33,919 miles
  • 2011 – 32,667 miles
  • 2010 – 31,467 miles
  • 2009 – 29,379 miles
  • 2007 – 26,105 miles
  • 2006 – 19,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,925 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.

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass39,925 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    39,925 miles
    Test number
    373956860900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,850 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    39,850 miles
    Test number
    115514948897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass39,770 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    39,770 miles
    Test number
    469872318880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,619 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    39,619 miles
    Test number
    813251478702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,191 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    39,191 miles
    Test number
    490576046591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,162 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,162 miles
    Test number
    122548625874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,921 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,921 miles
    Test number
    112318366935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,860 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    38,860 miles
    Test number
    440921039248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,636 miles (+2,267)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,636 miles
    Test number
    946608755907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,369 miles
    Test number
    226575396209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail36,369 miles (+2,450)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,369 miles
    Test number
    292906229319
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  12. Pass33,919 miles (+1,252)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    33,919 miles
    Test number
    526017625194
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass32,667 miles (+1,200)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,667 miles
    Test number
    458769601246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,467 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,467 miles
    Test number
    991866440182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,464 miles (+2,085)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,464 miles
    Test number
    564874640154
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  16. Pass29,379 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,379 miles
    Test number
    594939499001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,372 miles (+3,267)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,372 miles
    Test number
    702896299042
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass26,105 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,105 miles
    Test number
    293641637382
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  19. Fail26,105 miles (+3,630)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,105 miles
    Test number
    550170437329
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  20. Pass22,475 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,475 miles
    Test number
    272881887092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,705 miles
    Test number
    990617266136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S62 RJA

Does S62 RJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S62 RJA is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S62 RJA?
The MOT on S62 RJA is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S62 RJA done?
S62 RJA was recorded at 39,925 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 1,018 miles a year.
Has S62 RJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S62 RJA has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2016.
Has the mileage on S62 RJA 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 S62 RJA find?
S62 RJA passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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