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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S71 RJAMOT history

S71 RJA is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 6 of 6 MOT tests, with 8,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

S71 RJA silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
8,121 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
6
6 passed · 0 failed
Per year
39 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S71 RJA
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S71 RJA was last recorded at 8,121 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
8,101 miles · 19 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
39 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 8,121 miles
  • 2024 – 8,101 miles
  • 2019 – 8,057 miles
  • 2012 – 7,837 miles
  • 2010 – 7,663 miles
  • 2007 – 7,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass8,121 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 2 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass8,121 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    8,121 miles
    Test number
    573139795384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass8,101 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    8,101 miles
    Test number
    707478525728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass8,057 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    8,057 miles
    Test number
    988183456921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass7,837 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    7,837 miles
    Test number
    786251922136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass7,663 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    7,663 miles
    Test number
    891874570140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass7,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    7,414 miles
    Test number
    804564817207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S71 RJA

Does S71 RJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S71 RJA is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on S71 RJA?
The MOT on S71 RJA is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S71 RJA done?
S71 RJA was recorded at 8,121 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 39 miles a year.
Has S71 RJA ever failed its MOT?
No. S71 RJA has passed all 6 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on S71 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 S71 RJA find?
S71 RJA passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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