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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S774 VDPMOT history

S774 VDP is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 4 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 16,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

S774 VDP silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
16,087 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S774 VDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S774 VDP was last recorded at 16,087 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
16,066 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 16,087 miles
  • 2024 – 15,687 miles
  • 2023 – 15,632 miles
  • 2022 – 15,308 miles
  • 2021 – 15,236 miles
  • 2020 – 15,145 miles
  • 2019 – 14,997 miles
  • 2018 – 14,778 miles
  • 2016 – 14,644 miles
  • 2015 – 14,514 miles
  • 2014 – 14,250 miles
  • 2013 – 14,022 miles
  • 2012 – 13,766 miles
  • 2011 – 13,450 miles
  • 2010 – 13,199 miles
  • 2009 – 13,084 miles
  • 2008 – 12,718 miles
  • 2007 – 12,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,087 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,087 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    16,087 miles
    Test number
    943455334800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail16,066 miles (+379)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,066 miles
    Test number
    423055905313
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  3. Pass15,687 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    15,687 miles
    Test number
    650752680993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass15,632 miles (+324)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    15,632 miles
    Test number
    757544641593
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass15,308 miles (+72)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    15,308 miles
    Test number
    433723696146
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass15,236 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    15,236 miles
    Test number
    503296043402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass15,145 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    15,145 miles
    Test number
    222983856401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass14,997 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    14,997 miles
    Test number
    819205925128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass14,778 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    14,778 miles
    Test number
    487042312265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,644 miles (+130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    14,644 miles
    Test number
    997050376761
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Pass14,514 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    14,514 miles
    Test number
    139434935142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,250 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    14,250 miles
    Test number
    869790034112
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Fail14,249 miles (+227)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,249 miles
    Test number
    407759424132
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass14,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    14,022 miles
    Test number
    756323233129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail14,022 miles (+256)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,022 miles
    Test number
    587373533118
    • 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)
  16. Pass13,766 miles (+316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    13,766 miles
    Test number
    135734312122
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass13,450 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    13,450 miles
    Test number
    315676811134
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Fail13,449 miles (+250)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,449 miles
    Test number
    566496611187
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass13,199 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    13,199 miles
    Test number
    613513510191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,084 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    13,084 miles
    Test number
    804147019105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,718 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    12,718 miles
    Test number
    713710928172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    12,443 miles
    Test number
    804977907137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S774 VDP

Does S774 VDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S774 VDP is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S774 VDP?
The MOT on S774 VDP is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S774 VDP done?
S774 VDP was recorded at 16,087 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 190 miles a year.
Has S774 VDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S774 VDP has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S774 VDP 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 S774 VDP find?
S774 VDP passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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