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Lotus Elise

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S776 APFMOT history

S776 APF is a red petrol Lotus Elise first used on 10 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

S776 APF red 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 2027
Mileage
91,185 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S776 APF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S776 APF was last recorded at 91,185 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,090 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
2,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,185 miles
  • 2025 – 91,090 miles
  • 2024 – 90,979 miles
  • 2023 – 90,776 miles
  • 2022 – 90,076 miles
  • 2021 – 89,605 miles
  • 2020 – 89,492 miles
  • 2019 – 89,450 miles
  • 2018 – 89,266 miles
  • 2017 – 88,974 miles
  • 2016 – 88,406 miles
  • 2015 – 85,032 miles
  • 2014 – 80,993 miles
  • 2013 – 77,455 miles
  • 2012 – 73,881 miles
  • 2011 – 70,020 miles
  • 2010 – 65,657 miles
  • 2009 – 61,429 miles
  • 2008 – 55,475 miles
  • 2007 – 48,783 miles
  • 2006 – 44,960 miles
  • 2005 – 40,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,185 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,185 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    91,185 miles
    Test number
    605395565293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,090 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    91,090 miles
    Test number
    174673833602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,979 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,979 miles
    Test number
    398985288765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,776 miles (+700)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    90,776 miles
    Test number
    344674069209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,076 miles (+471)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,076 miles
    Test number
    599048375293
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass89,605 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,605 miles
    Test number
    233815761471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,492 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,492 miles
    Test number
    567934793630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,450 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,450 miles
    Test number
    534336997681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,266 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    89,266 miles
    Test number
    169790640503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,235 miles (+261)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,235 miles
    Test number
    115089628309
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass88,974 miles (+568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,974 miles
    Test number
    162536438475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass88,406 miles (+3,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,406 miles
    Test number
    959489771346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass85,032 miles (+4,039)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,032 miles
    Test number
    613029411203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,993 miles (+3,538)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    80,993 miles
    Test number
    515207484288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,455 miles (+3,574)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,455 miles
    Test number
    166814193263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,881 miles (+3,861)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,881 miles
    Test number
    367828292423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,020 miles
    Test number
    726948691266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    161172100388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  19. Fail65,657 miles (+4,228)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,657 miles
    Test number
    371397370453
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteFront wiper blade deteriorated
  20. Pass61,429 miles (+5,954)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,429 miles
    Test number
    204854699205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,475 miles (+6,692)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,475 miles
    Test number
    981739688203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,783 miles (+3,823)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    48,783 miles
    Test number
    672612187233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,960 miles (+4,042)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    44,960 miles
    Test number
    371109686218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    40,918 miles
    Test number
    431302795280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S776 APF

Does S776 APF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S776 APF is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S776 APF?
The MOT on S776 APF is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S776 APF done?
S776 APF was recorded at 91,185 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 2,393 miles a year.
Has S776 APF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S776 APF has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on S776 APF 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 S776 APF find?
S776 APF passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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