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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S7 AOEMOT history

S7 AOE is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 27 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 39,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2025.

S7 AOE silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2026
Mileage
39,307 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 AOE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 AOE was last recorded at 39,307 miles on 9 Apr 2025, 181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,126 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
181 miles
Average per year
526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,307 miles
  • 2024 – 39,126 miles
  • 2018 – 39,008 miles
  • 2017 – 38,912 miles
  • 2016 – 38,582 miles
  • 2015 – 38,253 miles
  • 2014 – 38,018 miles
  • 2013 – 37,687 miles
  • 2012 – 37,299 miles
  • 2011 – 36,978 miles
  • 2010 – 35,590 miles
  • 2009 – 34,491 miles
  • 2008 – 33,024 miles
  • 2007 – 31,529 miles
  • 2006 – 29,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,307 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass39,307 miles (+181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    39,307 miles
    Test number
    589578835624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass39,126 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    39,126 miles
    Test number
    759007128490
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured under dash board, DANGEROUS (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWiper not tested for effectiveness
  3. Fail39,126 miles (+118)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,126 miles
    Test number
    634219132362
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured under dash board, DANGEROUS (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWiper not tested for effectiveness
  4. Pass39,008 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,008 miles
    Test number
    954976957182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,912 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,912 miles
    Test number
    628935292039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,582 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,582 miles
    Test number
    588215092594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,253 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,253 miles
    Test number
    648597525120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,018 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,018 miles
    Test number
    548708014180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,687 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,687 miles
    Test number
    358335703124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,299 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,299 miles
    Test number
    819436282027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,978 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,978 miles
    Test number
    166292581062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,590 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,590 miles
    Test number
    591113180023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,491 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,491 miles
    Test number
    360321599008
    • NoteSlight play in steering column.
  14. Fail34,491 miles (+1,467)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,491 miles
    Test number
    141850199402
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSlight play in steering column.
  15. Pass33,024 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,024 miles
    Test number
    140614068457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,529 miles
    Test number
    254006177062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,529 miles (+2,232)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,529 miles
    Test number
    491846377041
    • FailureTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
  18. Pass29,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,297 miles
    Test number
    374937386080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 AOE

Does S7 AOE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S7 AOE expired on 9 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S7 AOE?
The MOT on S7 AOE expired on 9 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S7 AOE done?
S7 AOE was recorded at 39,307 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2025, an average of 526 miles a year.
Has S7 AOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 AOE has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S7 AOE 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 S7 AOE find?
S7 AOE passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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