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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S74 APHMOT history

S74 APH is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 8 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

S74 APH blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
81,079 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S74 APH
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
8 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S74 APH was last recorded at 81,079 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 1,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,808 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,271 miles
Average per year
1,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,079 miles
  • 2025 – 79,808 miles
  • 2024 – 78,859 miles
  • 2022 – 76,521 miles
  • 2021 – 75,564 miles
  • 2020 – 74,601 miles
  • 2018 – 69,871 miles
  • 2017 – 63,641 miles
  • 2011 – 59,961 miles
  • 2009 – 58,822 miles
  • 2008 – 55,575 miles
  • 2007 – 51,690 miles
  • 2006 – 48,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,079 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,079 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    81,079 miles
    Test number
    686137853715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail81,079 miles (+1,271)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,079 miles
    Test number
    336818924068
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,808 miles (+949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,808 miles
    Test number
    150793986765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass78,859 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    78,859 miles
    Test number
    707631277512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,521 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,521 miles
    Test number
    524736201231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,564 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    75,564 miles
    Test number
    542757545394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,601 miles (+4,730)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,601 miles
    Test number
    245326070863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,871 miles (+6,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    69,871 miles
    Test number
    220015614124
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play Both Steering rack inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass63,641 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,641 miles
    Test number
    681365357943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,639 miles (+3,678)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,639 miles
    Test number
    452686314122
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass59,961 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,961 miles
    Test number
    626726341025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,959 miles (+1,137)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,959 miles
    Test number
    665433641068
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAlternator belt is missing
    • NoteBattery lamp is on

  13. Pass58,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    58,822 miles
    Test number
    533998449392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,822 miles (+3,247)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,822 miles
    Test number
    521475449348
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  15. Pass55,575 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    55,575 miles
    Test number
    143428638362
    • NoteFront brake discs are in poor condition
    • NoteFront wiper is slightly torn
    • NoteNearside beam pattern is poor
    • NoteOffside front track rod inner ball joint has slight wear
    • NoteOffside rear lower ball joint is worn slightly

  16. Fail55,575 miles (+3,885)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,575 miles
    Test number
    483877838413
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs are in poor condition
    • NoteFront wiper is slightly torn
    • NoteNearside beam pattern is poor
    • NoteOffside front track rod inner ball joint has slight wear
    • NoteOffside rear lower ball joint is worn slightly

  17. Pass51,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    51,690 miles
    Test number
    631727227357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,690 miles (+2,804)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,690 miles
    Test number
    510857527392
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass48,886 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    48,886 miles
    Test number
    144913396271
    • NoteExhaust clamps heavily corroded
    • NoteNearside beam pattern poor

  20. Fail48,886 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,886 miles
    Test number
    340963396276
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteExhaust clamps heavily corroded
    • NoteNearside beam pattern poor

Questions about S74 APH

Does S74 APH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S74 APH is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S74 APH?
The MOT on S74 APH is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S74 APH done?
S74 APH was recorded at 81,079 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 1,641 miles a year.
Has S74 APH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S74 APH has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S74 APH 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 S74 APH find?
S74 APH passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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