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Lotus Elise

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S81 RJAMOT history

S81 RJA is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 71,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

S81 RJA green Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
71,963 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S81 RJA
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S81 RJA was last recorded at 71,963 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,288 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
675 miles
Average per year
2,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,963 miles
  • 2025 – 71,288 miles
  • 2023 – 65,862 miles
  • 2022 – 65,670 miles
  • 2021 – 63,467 miles
  • 2020 – 61,024 miles
  • 2019 – 58,536 miles
  • 2018 – 56,524 miles
  • 2017 – 49,532 miles
  • 2016 – 48,935 miles
  • 2015 – 44,964 miles
  • 2014 – 40,663 miles
  • 2013 – 37,988 miles
  • 2012 – 33,701 miles
  • 2011 – 33,011 miles
  • 2009 – 31,305 miles
  • 2008 – 29,566 miles
  • 2007 – 25,432 miles
  • 2006 – 24,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,963 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass71,963 miles (+675)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    71,963 miles
    Test number
    457225715970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,288 miles (+5,426)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    71,288 miles
    Test number
    178594406275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,862 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,862 miles
    Test number
    940992813812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,854 miles (+184)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,854 miles
    Test number
    899735871492
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Fail65,670 miles (+2,203)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,670 miles
    Test number
    902233329454
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass63,467 miles (+2,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    63,467 miles
    Test number
    245596848643
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass61,024 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    61,024 miles
    Test number
    357179988384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,536 miles
    Test number
    652639590403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,536 miles (+2,012)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,536 miles
    Test number
    119403443777
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

  10. Pass56,524 miles (+6,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,524 miles
    Test number
    688760505869
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from manifold area

  11. Pass49,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    49,532 miles
    Test number
    859691410157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail49,532 miles (+597)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,532 miles
    Test number
    150396647768
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass48,935 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,935 miles
    Test number
    241430088864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight roughness in wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail48,935 miles (+3,971)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,935 miles
    Test number
    814690274500
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight roughness in wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass44,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,964 miles
    Test number
    475336885018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,964 miles (+4,301)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,964 miles
    Test number
    957216385011
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass40,663 miles (+2,675)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,663 miles
    Test number
    378337084034
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in inner steering rack arm joints.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass37,988 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,988 miles
    Test number
    747784493058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail37,987 miles (+271)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,987 miles
    Test number
    156623493418
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail37,716 miles (+4,015)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,716 miles
    Test number
    728859183065
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass33,701 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,701 miles
    Test number
    195076672085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,011 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    33,011 miles
    Test number
    968803741178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,997 miles (+1,692)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,997 miles
    Test number
    656142831178
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass31,305 miles (+1,739)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    31,305 miles
    Test number
    432290549271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,566 miles (+4,134)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,566 miles
    Test number
    682089148147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,432 miles (+1,055)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,432 miles
    Test number
    183635877444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,377 miles
    Test number
    493258706165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S81 RJA

Does S81 RJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S81 RJA is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S81 RJA?
The MOT on S81 RJA is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S81 RJA done?
S81 RJA was recorded at 71,963 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 2,387 miles a year.
Has S81 RJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S81 RJA has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S81 RJA 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 S81 RJA find?
S81 RJA passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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