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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S771 APFMOT history

S771 APF is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 19 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 23,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

S771 APF yellow Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
23,964 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S771 APF
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
19 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S771 APF was last recorded at 23,964 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 May 2008: 13,799 miles, lower than 106,567 miles on 6 Nov 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
23,217 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,964 miles
  • 2025 – 23,217 miles
  • 2024 – 22,914 miles
  • 2023 – 22,507 miles
  • 2020 – 22,378 miles
  • 2019 – 21,832 miles
  • 2017 – 21,786 miles
  • 2016 – 21,740 miles
  • 2015 – 20,994 miles
  • 2014 – 20,743 miles
  • 2013 – 20,061 miles
  • 2012 – 14,761 miles
  • 2009 – 13,956 miles
  • 2008 – 13,799 miles
  • 2006 – 106,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,964 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,964 miles (+747)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    23,964 miles
    Test number
    405567129481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass23,217 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    23,217 miles
    Test number
    160170202249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass22,914 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    22,914 miles
    Test number
    504839189272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass22,507 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    22,507 miles
    Test number
    665953774826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass22,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    22,378 miles
    Test number
    929084895024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail22,378 miles (+546)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,378 miles
    Test number
    359771244424
    • MajorHydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel MASTER CYLINDER (1.1.16 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
  7. Pass21,832 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    21,832 miles
    Test number
    976014409163
    • AdvisoryFRONT TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGE
  8. Pass21,786 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    21,786 miles
    Test number
    971581996490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    21,740 miles
    Test number
    973788296740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail21,740 miles (+746)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,740 miles
    Test number
    675218182521
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  11. Pass20,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    20,994 miles
    Test number
    389349465159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail20,994 miles (+251)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,994 miles
    Test number
    978678965180
    • FailureFront brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  13. Pass20,743 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    20,743 miles
    Test number
    249543044467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,061 miles (+5,300)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    20,061 miles
    Test number
    966394353134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,761 miles (+805)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    14,761 miles
    Test number
    548230342016
    • NoteAll four brake discs corroded
  16. Pass13,956 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    13,956 miles
    Test number
    140259049163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,799 miles (-92,768)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    13,799 miles
    Test number
    604529828190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    106,567 miles
    Test number
    741960116342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S771 APF

Does S771 APF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S771 APF is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S771 APF?
The MOT on S771 APF is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S771 APF done?
S771 APF was recorded at 23,964 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026.
Has S771 APF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S771 APF has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on S771 APF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S771 APF find?
S771 APF passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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