
Lotus Elise
Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc
S790 UAYMOT history
S790 UAY is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,932 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 May 2027
- Mileage
- 81,932 mi
- At MOT on 6 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 19 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 1,557 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S790 UAY
- 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
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S790 UAY was last recorded at 81,932 miles on 6 May 2026, 458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 81,474 miles · 6 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 458 miles
- Average per year
- 1,557 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,932 miles
- 2025 – 81,474 miles
- 2024 – 80,866 miles
- 2023 – 80,359 miles
- 2022 – 79,656 miles
- 2021 – 78,732 miles
- 2020 – 78,069 miles
- 2017 – 76,920 miles
- 2016 – 75,340 miles
- 2015 – 74,006 miles
- 2014 – 72,707 miles
- 2013 – 70,561 miles
- 2012 – 69,396 miles
- 2011 – 68,492 miles
- 2010 – 66,922 miles
- 2009 – 64,289 miles
- 2008 – 60,055 miles
- 2007 – 55,836 miles
- 2006 – 51,066 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking/perishing in tred
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking/perishing in tred
- AdvisorySmall stone chip in centre area of windscreen
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.
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
20 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,932 miles (+458)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2027
- Odometer
- 81,932 miles
- Test number
- 314938997818
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking/perishing in tred
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking/perishing in tred
- AdvisorySmall stone chip in centre area of windscreen
Pass81,474 miles (+608)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2026
- Odometer
- 81,474 miles
- Test number
- 384597329697
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass80,866 miles (+507)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2025
- Odometer
- 80,866 miles
- Test number
- 486534486257
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass80,359 miles (+703)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2024
- Odometer
- 80,359 miles
- Test number
- 924704275479
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass79,656 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2023
- Odometer
- 79,656 miles
- Test number
- 346194425084
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail79,656 miles (+924)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,656 miles
- Test number
- 526489193452
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,732 miles (+663)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2022
- Odometer
- 78,732 miles
- Test number
- 321786343311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,069 miles (+1,149)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 78,069 miles
- Test number
- 414099973976
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,920 miles (+1,580)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 76,920 miles
- Test number
- 145641691715
- AdvisoryAdvisory offside rear fog light lens loose
Pass75,340 miles (+1,334)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 75,340 miles
- Test number
- 810655568365
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' offside (8.3.1d)
Pass74,006 miles (+1,299)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 74,006 miles
- Test number
- 260599538135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,707 miles (+2,146)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 72,707 miles
- Test number
- 386271834378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,561 miles (+1,165)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 70,561 miles
- Test number
- 796923333366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,396 miles (+904)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 69,396 miles
- Test number
- 225405452391
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSlight play in o/s/r front balljoint
Pass68,492 miles (+1,570)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 68,492 miles
- Test number
- 415649491131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,922 miles (+2,633)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 66,922 miles
- Test number
- 323661920453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,289 miles (+4,234)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 64,289 miles
- Test number
- 811638689172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,055 miles (+4,219)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 60,055 miles
- Test number
- 383322798108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,836 miles (+4,770)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 55,836 miles
- Test number
- 430556487125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,066 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 51,066 miles
- Test number
- 520992396175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S790 UAY
- Does S790 UAY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S790 UAY is valid until 13 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S790 UAY?
- The MOT on S790 UAY is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S790 UAY done?
- S790 UAY was recorded at 81,932 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 1,557 miles a year.
- Has S790 UAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S790 UAY has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on S790 UAY 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 S790 UAY find?
- S790 UAY passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 3 advisories: both front tyres cracking/perishing in tred; both rear tyres cracking/perishing in tred; small stone chip in centre area of windscreen.
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