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Lotus Elise

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S810 BAEMOT history

S810 BAE is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

S810 BAE blue Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
78,478 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S810 BAE
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 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S810 BAE was last recorded at 78,478 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,910 miles · 28 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
568 miles
Average per year
1,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,478 miles
  • 2025 – 77,910 miles
  • 2024 – 76,821 miles
  • 2023 – 76,101 miles
  • 2022 – 75,164 miles
  • 2021 – 73,781 miles
  • 2020 – 72,635 miles
  • 2019 – 71,080 miles
  • 2018 – 69,349 miles
  • 2017 – 67,285 miles
  • 2016 – 65,187 miles
  • 2012 – 65,039 miles
  • 2011 – 64,104 miles
  • 2009 – 62,700 miles
  • 2008 – 59,499 miles
  • 2007 – 54,625 miles
  • 2006 – 51,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,478 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Excessive surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside front tyre cracked but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,478 miles (+568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    78,478 miles
    Test number
    199219275854
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass77,910 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    77,910 miles
    Test number
    733976449994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,821 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    76,821 miles
    Test number
    300280600270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,101 miles (+937)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    76,101 miles
    Test number
    324605705695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,164 miles (+1,383)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    75,164 miles
    Test number
    605364176176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,781 miles (+1,146)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,781 miles
    Test number
    648175693739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,635 miles
    Test number
    843779948560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,623 miles (+1,543)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,623 miles
    Test number
    824335715565
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass71,080 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,080 miles
    Test number
    884528127382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,349 miles
    Test number
    774490579341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,347 miles (+2,062)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,347 miles
    Test number
    263946361916
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  12. Pass67,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,285 miles
    Test number
    652703277340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,285 miles (+2,098)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,285 miles
    Test number
    623209704195
    • Repaired at testCentral Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass65,187 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,187 miles
    Test number
    354076542204
    • AdvisoryExcessive surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracked but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

  15. Fail65,185 miles (+146)22 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,185 miles
    Test number
    197186732332
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly cracked (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExcessive surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracked but not deep enough to expose ply or cords
    • AdvisoryUnable to check headlamp aim due to inoperative headlamps

  16. Pass65,039 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,039 miles
    Test number
    877360592052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear lights have minor earth fault
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r tyres all cracking

  17. Fail65,037 miles (+933)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,037 miles
    Test number
    258770992025
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear lights have minor earth fault
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r tyres all cracking

  18. Pass64,104 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,104 miles
    Test number
    908327091003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,099 miles (+1,399)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,099 miles
    Test number
    165948481491
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass62,700 miles (+137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,700 miles
    Test number
    794083419201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

  21. Fail62,563 miles (+3,064)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,563 miles
    Test number
    382715009485
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

  22. Pass59,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    59,499 miles
    Test number
    860506308237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,497 miles (+34)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,497 miles
    Test number
    800176608259
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  24. Fail59,463 miles (+4,838)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,463 miles
    Test number
    213034708204
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  25. Pass54,625 miles (+3,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    54,625 miles
    Test number
    833108207211
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass51,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,362 miles
    Test number
    631015396130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S810 BAE

Does S810 BAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S810 BAE is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S810 BAE?
The MOT on S810 BAE is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S810 BAE done?
S810 BAE was recorded at 78,478 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 1,343 miles a year.
Has S810 BAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S810 BAE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on S810 BAE 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 S810 BAE find?
S810 BAE passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front steering system lightly rubbing; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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