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Lotus Elise

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S82 JGXMOT history

S82 JGX is a yellow petrol Lotus Elise first used on 12 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 146,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

S82 JGX yellow Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
146,467 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S82 JGX
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
12 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S82 JGX was last recorded at 146,467 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Nov 2009: 44,970 miles, lower than 454,906 miles on 23 Nov 2009.
  • 9 Oct 2019: 134,544 miles, lower than 135,257 miles on 12 Oct 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,683 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
784 miles
Average per year
5,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,467 miles
  • 2025 – 145,683 miles
  • 2024 – 144,843 miles
  • 2023 – 144,181 miles
  • 2022 – 141,158 miles
  • 2021 – 139,741 miles
  • 2020 – 139,060 miles
  • 2019 – 134,838 miles
  • 2018 – 135,257 miles
  • 2017 – 115,160 miles
  • 2016 – 103,441 miles
  • 2015 – 93,362 miles
  • 2014 – 82,436 miles
  • 2013 – 72,802 miles
  • 2012 – 66,479 miles
  • 2011 – 58,889 miles
  • 2010 – 51,538 miles
  • 2009 – 44,970 miles
  • 2008 – 39,718 miles
  • 2007 – 33,074 miles
  • 2006 – 26,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,467 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass146,467 miles (+784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    146,467 miles
    Test number
    709931268487
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative

  2. Pass145,683 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    145,683 miles
    Test number
    121277050885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail145,683 miles (+840)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,683 miles
    Test number
    712377164242
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass144,843 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    144,843 miles
    Test number
    694868256253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass144,181 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,181 miles
    Test number
    519222974386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail144,137 miles (+2,979)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,137 miles
    Test number
    559352179574
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass141,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,158 miles
    Test number
    990446819710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail141,150 miles (+1,409)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,150 miles
    Test number
    428654540583
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass139,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,741 miles
    Test number
    393136148570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail139,741 miles (+681)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,741 miles
    Test number
    792563093176
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass139,060 miles (+4,222)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,060 miles
    Test number
    694603735393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass134,838 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,838 miles
    Test number
    479732100766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail134,544 miles (-713)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,544 miles
    Test number
    913379620235
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNail in O/S/Rear tyre
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  14. Pass135,257 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    135,257 miles
    Test number
    177600375231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail135,257 miles (+20,097)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,257 miles
    Test number
    382502505079
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass115,160 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    115,160 miles
    Test number
    514869421570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail115,154 miles (+11,713)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,154 miles
    Test number
    266048210818
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass103,441 miles (+10,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    103,441 miles
    Test number
    847831770542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass93,362 miles (+10,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,362 miles
    Test number
    344069468992
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass82,436 miles (+9,634)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,436 miles
    Test number
    256024204346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,802 miles (+6,323)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,802 miles
    Test number
    536634603301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,479 miles (+102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,479 miles
    Test number
    946372332353
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail66,377 miles (+7,488)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,377 miles
    Test number
    167908422397
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass58,889 miles (+7,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    58,889 miles
    Test number
    746353031349
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass51,538 miles (+127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,538 miles
    Test number
    491328920356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail51,411 miles (+6,441)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,411 miles
    Test number
    212703120305
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass44,970 miles (-409,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,970 miles
    Test number
    743290839339
    • 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)

  28. Fail454,906 miles (+415,188)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    454,906 miles
    Test number
    470917129392
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  29. Pass39,718 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,718 miles
    Test number
    921080338387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Fail39,717 miles (+6,643)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,717 miles
    Test number
    482959828412
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass33,074 miles (+6,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,074 miles
    Test number
    572665887275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass26,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,786 miles
    Test number
    610156486234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S82 JGX

Does S82 JGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S82 JGX is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S82 JGX?
The MOT on S82 JGX is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S82 JGX done?
S82 JGX was recorded at 146,467 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 5,983 miles a year.
Has S82 JGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S82 JGX has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S82 JGX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S82 JGX find?
S82 JGX passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; reverse light inoperative.

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