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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

S747 SPWMOT history

S747 SPW is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 4 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 162,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

S747 SPW green Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
162,636 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S747 SPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S747 SPW was last recorded at 162,636 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,635 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,636 miles
  • 2024 – 162,492 miles
  • 2023 – 162,183 miles
  • 2022 – 161,943 miles
  • 2021 – 161,505 miles
  • 2019 – 158,625 miles
  • 2018 – 154,848 miles
  • 2017 – 148,293 miles
  • 2016 – 140,782 miles
  • 2015 – 133,215 miles
  • 2014 – 125,162 miles
  • 2013 – 116,577 miles
  • 2012 – 106,917 miles
  • 2011 – 97,484 miles
  • 2010 – 87,065 miles
  • 2009 – 76,255 miles
  • 2008 – 65,920 miles
  • 2007 – 54,598 miles
  • 2006 – 34,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,636 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass162,636 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    162,636 miles
    Test number
    448935776665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail162,635 miles (+143)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,635 miles
    Test number
    273027280537
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass162,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    162,492 miles
    Test number
    626559451027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail162,492 miles (+309)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,492 miles
    Test number
    263590469815
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass162,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    162,183 miles
    Test number
    432214666589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail162,183 miles (+240)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,183 miles
    Test number
    336169836131
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass161,943 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    161,943 miles
    Test number
    915723681615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail161,938 miles (+433)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,938 miles
    Test number
    991553068907
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture UNDER BONNET (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested BRAKE PIPE LEAKING/BURST (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISC SURFACE RUST (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass161,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    161,505 miles
    Test number
    395049883373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail161,505 miles (+2,880)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,505 miles
    Test number
    518160047046
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam SWITCH FAULT (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam SWITCH FAULT (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested SWITCH FAULTY (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass158,625 miles (+3,777)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    158,625 miles
    Test number
    965453197803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass154,848 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    154,848 miles
    Test number
    922448390250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail154,846 miles (+6,553)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,846 miles
    Test number
    944560282682
    • DangerousOffside Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass148,293 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    148,293 miles
    Test number
    318833347567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail148,291 miles (+7,509)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,291 miles
    Test number
    943470371091
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass140,782 miles (+7,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    140,782 miles
    Test number
    504122323574
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass133,215 miles (+83)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    133,215 miles
    Test number
    498593285153
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail133,132 miles (+7,970)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,132 miles
    Test number
    246260585176
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass125,162 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    125,162 miles
    Test number
    208836974124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail124,979 miles (+8,402)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,979 miles
    Test number
    108998964147
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass116,577 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    116,577 miles
    Test number
    309662493165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail116,464 miles (+9,547)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,464 miles
    Test number
    608493383190
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass106,917 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    106,917 miles
    Test number
    379626782152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail106,913 miles (+9,429)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,913 miles
    Test number
    208955982428
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass97,484 miles (+63)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    97,484 miles
    Test number
    828806481157
    • NoteWiper could be improved

  26. Fail97,421 miles (+10,356)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,421 miles
    Test number
    805262381153
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteWiper could be improved

  27. Pass87,065 miles (+380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    87,065 miles
    Test number
    302108480149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Fail86,685 miles (+10,430)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,685 miles
    Test number
    291507060183
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass76,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    76,255 miles
    Test number
    700136769162
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail76,255 miles (+10,335)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,255 miles
    Test number
    310996169156
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass65,920 miles (+11,322)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,920 miles
    Test number
    673626188164
    • NoteSlight bending and movement at steering wheel when shaken

  32. Pass54,598 miles (+8,835)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    54,598 miles
    Test number
    994852437263
    • NoteAll brake pads appear low on friction material, but servicable.
    • NoteReduced perfoprmance at offside park brake.
    • NoteSlight play at nearside inner steering rack.

  33. Pass45,763 miles (+10,909)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    45,763 miles
    Test number
    172513707421
    • NoteFront number plate damaged, and is smaller in letters and numbers than standard.

  34. Pass34,854 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,854 miles
    Test number
    252261456061
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteRear tyres are worn at centres

Questions about S747 SPW

Does S747 SPW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S747 SPW expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S747 SPW?
The MOT on S747 SPW expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S747 SPW done?
S747 SPW was recorded at 162,636 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 6,539 miles a year.
Has S747 SPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S747 SPW has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S747 SPW 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 S747 SPW find?
S747 SPW passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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