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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S756 CSCMOT history

S756 CSC is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 6 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 15,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

S756 CSC yellow Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
15,760 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S756 CSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S756 CSC was last recorded at 15,760 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
15,741 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 15,760 miles
  • 2025 – 15,741 miles
  • 2024 – 15,721 miles
  • 2023 – 15,641 miles
  • 2022 – 15,610 miles
  • 2021 – 15,575 miles
  • 2020 – 15,570 miles
  • 2019 – 15,557 miles
  • 2018 – 15,545 miles
  • 2017 – 15,545 miles
  • 2016 – 15,545 miles
  • 2015 – 15,541 miles
  • 2014 – 15,398 miles
  • 2013 – 15,160 miles
  • 2012 – 15,009 miles
  • 2011 – 14,914 miles
  • 2010 – 14,468 miles
  • 2009 – 13,643 miles
  • 2008 – 13,055 miles
  • 2007 – 11,827 miles
  • 2006 – 11,237 miles
  • 2005 – 10,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,760 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.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2009

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,760 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    15,760 miles
    Test number
    797399341817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass15,741 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    15,741 miles
    Test number
    838765570348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass15,721 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    15,721 miles
    Test number
    974617673673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass15,641 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    15,641 miles
    Test number
    516659763266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass15,610 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    15,610 miles
    Test number
    739596313051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass15,575 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    15,575 miles
    Test number
    504220857988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass15,570 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    15,570 miles
    Test number
    204031117575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass15,557 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    15,557 miles
    Test number
    883560852168
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sticky on first movement and creating a noise

  9. Fail15,545 miles1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,545 miles
    Test number
    613940336540
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass15,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    15,545 miles
    Test number
    102478129675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,545 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    15,545 miles
    Test number
    123442671970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,541 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    15,541 miles
    Test number
    938250580785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,398 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    15,398 miles
    Test number
    229006844324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,160 miles (+151)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    15,160 miles
    Test number
    307675443313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass15,009 miles (+95)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    15,009 miles
    Test number
    749822842392
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs have slight corrosion to inner surfaces
    • NoteOffside rear suspension bump stop slightly deteriorated

  16. Pass14,914 miles (+446)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    14,914 miles
    Test number
    777103541335
    • NoteFront suspension corroded
    • NoteRear suspension corroded

  17. Pass14,468 miles (+825)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    14,468 miles
    Test number
    433634140389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    13,643 miles
    Test number
    251953349375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail13,643 miles (+588)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,643 miles
    Test number
    650123549371
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass13,055 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    13,055 miles
    Test number
    522442058338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail13,051 miles (+1,224)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,051 miles
    Test number
    330154348337
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass11,827 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    11,827 miles
    Test number
    544094737353
    • 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)

  23. Fail11,827 miles (+590)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,827 miles
    Test number
    213664237347
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)

  24. Pass11,237 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    11,237 miles
    Test number
    712710546339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail11,069 miles (+402)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,069 miles
    Test number
    551558226364
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass10,667 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    10,667 miles
    Test number
    893766025385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail10,666 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,666 miles
    Test number
    824175425341
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about S756 CSC

Does S756 CSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S756 CSC is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S756 CSC?
The MOT on S756 CSC is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S756 CSC done?
S756 CSC was recorded at 15,760 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 246 miles a year.
Has S756 CSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S756 CSC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on S756 CSC 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 S756 CSC find?
S756 CSC passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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