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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.

S790 UAY yellow Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass81,932 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking/perishing in tred
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking/perishing in tred
  • AdvisorySmall stone chip in centre area of windscreen

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass78,732 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    78,732 miles
    Test number
    321786343311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,069 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    78,069 miles
    Test number
    414099973976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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
  10. 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)
  11. Pass74,006 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,006 miles
    Test number
    260599538135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,707 miles (+2,146)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,707 miles
    Test number
    386271834378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,561 miles (+1,165)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    70,561 miles
    Test number
    796923333366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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
  15. Pass68,492 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,492 miles
    Test number
    415649491131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,922 miles (+2,633)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,922 miles
    Test number
    323661920453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,289 miles (+4,234)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    64,289 miles
    Test number
    811638689172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,055 miles (+4,219)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    60,055 miles
    Test number
    383322798108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,836 miles (+4,770)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,836 miles
    Test number
    430556487125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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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