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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S68 LCFMOT history

S68 LCF is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 39,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

S68 LCF red Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
39,932 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S68 LCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S68 LCF was last recorded at 39,932 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
39,606 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
326 miles
Average per year
686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,932 miles
  • 2025 – 39,606 miles
  • 2024 – 39,350 miles
  • 2023 – 39,140 miles
  • 2022 – 38,839 miles
  • 2021 – 38,724 miles
  • 2019 – 38,082 miles
  • 2018 – 37,530 miles
  • 2017 – 36,979 miles
  • 2016 – 36,337 miles
  • 2015 – 35,927 miles
  • 2014 – 35,400 miles
  • 2013 – 34,758 miles
  • 2012 – 34,169 miles
  • 2011 – 33,160 miles
  • 2010 – 32,280 miles
  • 2008 – 30,875 miles
  • 2007 – 28,752 miles
  • 2006 – 26,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,932 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,932 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    39,932 miles
    Test number
    145151498868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,606 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    39,606 miles
    Test number
    260721560212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass39,350 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    39,350 miles
    Test number
    362013853694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,140 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    39,140 miles
    Test number
    896583870837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,839 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    38,839 miles
    Test number
    495185791612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,724 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    38,724 miles
    Test number
    771630050234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,082 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,082 miles
    Test number
    866311270033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,530 miles
    Test number
    595286888773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail37,530 miles (+551)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,530 miles
    Test number
    166251170854
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass36,979 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    36,979 miles
    Test number
    477068201276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,337 miles (+410)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,337 miles
    Test number
    618934313880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,927 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,927 miles
    Test number
    776955435179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,400 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,400 miles
    Test number
    759336834118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,758 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,758 miles
    Test number
    888747023102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,169 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,169 miles
    Test number
    876114412013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,160 miles (+880)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    33,160 miles
    Test number
    116739921029
    • NoteRear tyres nearing wear bands
    • NoteUnderside of car covered in unable to view
  17. Pass32,280 miles (+1,405)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    32,280 miles
    Test number
    333133940036
    • NoteUnderside of car completely covered unable to view
  18. Pass30,875 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,875 miles
    Test number
    892471348381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,752 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,752 miles
    Test number
    834142597122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,524 miles
    Test number
    521700086108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S68 LCF

Does S68 LCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S68 LCF is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S68 LCF?
The MOT on S68 LCF is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S68 LCF done?
S68 LCF was recorded at 39,932 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 686 miles a year.
Has S68 LCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S68 LCF has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on S68 LCF 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 S68 LCF find?
S68 LCF passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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