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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S785 VDPMOT history

S785 VDP is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 67,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

S785 VDP blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
67,665 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S785 VDP
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 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S785 VDP was last recorded at 67,665 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,665 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,665 miles
  • 2024 – 67,556 miles
  • 2023 – 67,423 miles
  • 2022 – 67,344 miles
  • 2021 – 67,071 miles
  • 2020 – 66,796 miles
  • 2019 – 66,718 miles
  • 2018 – 66,610 miles
  • 2017 – 66,534 miles
  • 2016 – 66,485 miles
  • 2015 – 66,076 miles
  • 2014 – 65,427 miles
  • 2013 – 65,048 miles
  • 2012 – 64,877 miles
  • 2011 – 64,621 miles
  • 2009 – 62,337 miles
  • 2008 – 59,149 miles
  • 2007 – 57,291 miles
  • 2006 – 50,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,665 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central goes over front of chassis, inspection difficult can see corrosion where it clamps. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass67,665 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    67,665 miles
    Test number
    388169223392
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central goes over front of chassis, inspection difficult can see corrosion where it clamps. (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail67,665 miles (+109)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,665 miles
    Test number
    137343297043
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central goes over front of chassis, inspection difficult can see corrosion where it clamps. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass67,556 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    67,556 miles
    Test number
    398438001831
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail67,556 miles (+133)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,556 miles
    Test number
    759409428006
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass67,423 miles (+79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    67,423 miles
    Test number
    912492024494
    • AdvisoryAll road coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe deteriorated. no leak of exhaust gases at present time.

  6. Pass67,344 miles (+273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    67,344 miles
    Test number
    659420298333
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs surface corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass67,071 miles (+275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,071 miles
    Test number
    700039677409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass66,796 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,796 miles
    Test number
    197474690764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,788 miles (+70)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,788 miles
    Test number
    867862383135
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,718 miles (+108)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,718 miles
    Test number
    153569319693
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion over all suspension components.

  11. Pass66,610 miles (+76)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,610 miles
    Test number
    578473693688
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass66,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,534 miles
    Test number
    231674091469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,534 miles (+49)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,534 miles
    Test number
    849859908594
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass66,485 miles (+409)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,485 miles
    Test number
    286828097138
    • AdvisoryEmissions test only just meet lambda readings.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rubbing/ squeaking noise from wheel on rotation unable to see any defects at present time.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner edges (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass66,076 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,076 miles
    Test number
    722387491083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight squeak from off side front wheel noticed on rotation of wheel.

  16. Fail66,076 miles (+649)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,076 miles
    Test number
    970642913414
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight squeak from off side front wheel noticed on rotation of wheel.

  17. Pass65,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,427 miles
    Test number
    789606894227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,427 miles (+379)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,427 miles
    Test number
    638795594268
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass65,048 miles (+171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,048 miles
    Test number
    729424583143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass64,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    64,877 miles
    Test number
    347185172103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,877 miles (+256)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,877 miles
    Test number
    836144572154
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass64,621 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,621 miles
    Test number
    607735391111
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs pitting

  23. Fail64,621 miles (+2,284)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,621 miles
    Test number
    256330491195
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear discs pitting

  24. Pass62,337 miles (+3,188)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    62,337 miles
    Test number
    423975559490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,149 miles (+1,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    59,149 miles
    Test number
    174616968345
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Fail57,291 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,291 miles
    Test number
    653894547328
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass57,291 miles (+6,638)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    57,291 miles
    Test number
    693854047394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass50,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    50,653 miles
    Test number
    101052526316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S785 VDP

Does S785 VDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S785 VDP is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S785 VDP?
The MOT on S785 VDP is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S785 VDP done?
S785 VDP was recorded at 67,665 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 893 miles a year.
Has S785 VDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S785 VDP has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S785 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 S785 VDP find?
S785 VDP passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: central rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central goes over front of chassis, inspection difficult can see corrosion where it clamps..

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