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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S75 RJAMOT history

S75 RJA is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

S75 RJA blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
88,210 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S75 RJA
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S75 RJA was last recorded at 88,210 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 1,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,595 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,615 miles
Average per year
2,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,210 miles
  • 2024 – 86,595 miles
  • 2023 – 85,940 miles
  • 2022 – 85,446 miles
  • 2021 – 84,938 miles
  • 2020 – 84,517 miles
  • 2019 – 84,289 miles
  • 2018 – 84,175 miles
  • 2017 – 83,985 miles
  • 2016 – 83,353 miles
  • 2015 – 81,799 miles
  • 2014 – 79,897 miles
  • 2013 – 77,356 miles
  • 2012 – 74,875 miles
  • 2011 – 72,303 miles
  • 2010 – 69,763 miles
  • 2009 – 66,047 miles
  • 2008 – 62,148 miles
  • 2007 – 52,053 miles
  • 2006 – 45,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,210 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 at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2016

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Under trays prevent full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,210 miles (+1,615)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    88,210 miles
    Test number
    500146098025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,595 miles (+655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,595 miles
    Test number
    305315237782
    • 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))

  3. Pass85,940 miles (+494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,940 miles
    Test number
    905463920424
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass85,446 miles (+508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,446 miles
    Test number
    908394014402
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass84,938 miles (+421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,938 miles
    Test number
    761130374509
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass84,517 miles (+228)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,517 miles
    Test number
    144887531931
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear brake pipes

  7. Pass84,289 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,289 miles
    Test number
    453637715115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,175 miles (+190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,175 miles
    Test number
    357065586160
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass83,985 miles (+632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,985 miles
    Test number
    938010694615
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear brake pipes to flexy hoses

  10. Pass83,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,353 miles
    Test number
    504931036085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,344 miles (+1,545)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,344 miles
    Test number
    473607089587
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  12. Pass81,799 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    81,799 miles
    Test number
    511297761669
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays prevent full inspection

  13. Fail81,793 miles (+1,896)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,793 miles
    Test number
    438012511207
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays prevent full inspection

  14. Pass79,897 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,897 miles
    Test number
    507007594238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,356 miles (+2,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,356 miles
    Test number
    117512603316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass74,875 miles (+2,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,875 miles
    Test number
    739573702337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass72,303 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    72,303 miles
    Test number
    808200901303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,763 miles (+3,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,763 miles
    Test number
    684778990228
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass66,047 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,047 miles
    Test number
    891922409332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,036 miles (+3,888)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,036 miles
    Test number
    182160599203
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass62,148 miles (+10,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    62,148 miles
    Test number
    994208788227
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass52,053 miles (+6,471)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,053 miles
    Test number
    522571897220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    45,582 miles
    Test number
    961560596236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,582 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,582 miles
    Test number
    452470596222
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Questions about S75 RJA

Does S75 RJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S75 RJA is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on S75 RJA?
The MOT on S75 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 S75 RJA done?
S75 RJA was recorded at 88,210 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 2,240 miles a year.
Has S75 RJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S75 RJA has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on S75 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 S75 RJA find?
S75 RJA passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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