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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S795 APFMOT history

S795 APF is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 23 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 28,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

S795 APF green Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
28,334 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S795 APF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S795 APF was last recorded at 28,334 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
28,023 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
311 miles
Average per year
504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,334 miles
  • 2025 – 28,023 miles
  • 2024 – 27,690 miles
  • 2023 – 27,405 miles
  • 2022 – 27,361 miles
  • 2021 – 27,129 miles
  • 2019 – 26,825 miles
  • 2018 – 26,450 miles
  • 2017 – 26,097 miles
  • 2016 – 25,678 miles
  • 2014 – 25,614 miles
  • 2013 – 24,554 miles
  • 2012 – 23,344 miles
  • 2011 – 21,908 miles
  • 2009 – 21,212 miles
  • 2008 – 20,450 miles
  • 2007 – 19,341 miles
  • 2006 – 18,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,334 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted< unable to inspect certain items.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,334 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    28,334 miles
    Test number
    106960939025
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted< unable to inspect certain items.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail28,334 miles (+311)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,334 miles
    Test number
    386989821732
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted< unable to inspect certain items.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass28,023 miles (+333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    28,023 miles
    Test number
    593413733185
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass27,690 miles (+285)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    27,690 miles
    Test number
    540360348182
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass27,405 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    27,405 miles
    Test number
    665792226223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some components.
  6. Pass27,361 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    27,361 miles
    Test number
    804542038071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,129 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    27,129 miles
    Test number
    133117014081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    26,825 miles
    Test number
    619668525714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail26,823 miles (+373)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,823 miles
    Test number
    753382664918
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and poor condition (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  10. Pass26,450 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    26,450 miles
    Test number
    905143116482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,097 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    26,097 miles
    Test number
    840109777034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,678 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    25,678 miles
    Test number
    636030731986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,614 miles
    Test number
    347651964427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail25,614 miles (+1,060)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,614 miles
    Test number
    358481364246
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  15. Pass24,554 miles (+1,210)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    24,554 miles
    Test number
    759509613186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,344 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,344 miles
    Test number
    637432382059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,908 miles (+696)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    21,908 miles
    Test number
    788114211090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,212 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,212 miles
    Test number
    711765849358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,450 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,450 miles
    Test number
    473956728384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,341 miles (+865)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    19,341 miles
    Test number
    453024237475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    18,476 miles
    Test number
    934687346396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S795 APF

Does S795 APF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S795 APF is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S795 APF?
The MOT on S795 APF is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S795 APF done?
S795 APF was recorded at 28,334 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 504 miles a year.
Has S795 APF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S795 APF has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S795 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 S795 APF find?
S795 APF passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; engine covers and undertrays fitted< unable to inspect certain items.; nearside rear coil spring corroded.

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