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Lotus Elise

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S65 RJAMOT history

S65 RJA is a purple petrol Lotus Elise first used on 19 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 50,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

S65 RJA purple Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
50,404 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S65 RJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S65 RJA was last recorded at 50,404 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,402 miles · 4 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,404 miles
  • 2025 – 49,556 miles
  • 2011 – 48,655 miles
  • 2009 – 47,391 miles
  • 2008 – 46,354 miles
  • 2007 – 40,762 miles
  • 2006 – 38,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,404 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,404 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    50,404 miles
    Test number
    452055838578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail50,402 miles (+846)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,402 miles
    Test number
    238171823915
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass49,556 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    49,556 miles
    Test number
    112627236000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,655 miles (+1,264)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,655 miles
    Test number
    678525971060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,391 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,391 miles
    Test number
    472473799231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail47,353 miles (+999)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,353 miles
    Test number
    773260589281
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  7. Pass46,354 miles (+5,592)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,354 miles
    Test number
    124319698010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail40,762 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,762 miles
    Test number
    110992597056
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass40,762 miles (+2,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,762 miles
    Test number
    263682697009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass38,016 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    38,016 miles
    Test number
    131955426453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,014 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,014 miles
    Test number
    252094726074
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Questions about S65 RJA

Does S65 RJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S65 RJA is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S65 RJA?
The MOT on S65 RJA is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S65 RJA done?
S65 RJA was recorded at 50,404 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 601 miles a year.
Has S65 RJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S65 RJA has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S65 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 S65 RJA find?
S65 RJA passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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