Lotus Elise
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc
S87 RJAMOT history
S87 RJA is a green petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 76,621 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 76,621 mi
- At MOT on 23 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 13
- 8 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,766 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S87 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 expired on 22 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S87 RJA was last recorded at 76,621 miles on 23 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2018.
- Previous MOT
- 76,621 miles · 14 Sept 2018
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,766 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 76,621 miles
- 2018 – 76,621 miles
- 2017 – 76,621 miles
- 2016 – 76,621 miles
- 2014 – 76,621 miles
- 2009 – 67,504 miles
- 2008 – 60,070 miles
- 2006 – 48,860 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,621 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Headlamp aim too high
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014
Full MOT history
13 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,621 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 76,621 miles
- Test number
- 399998951969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,621 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 76,621 miles
- Test number
- 818843923541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,621 miles1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,621 miles
- Test number
- 238288955185
- MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Pass76,621 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 76,621 miles
- Test number
- 584835152933
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,621 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,621 miles
- Test number
- 403168329499
- FailureRear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Pass76,621 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 76,621 miles
- Test number
- 701276817726
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,621 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 76,621 miles
- Test number
- 435961734352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,621 miles (+9,117)1 dangerous15 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,621 miles
- Test number
- 295171684270
- DangerousFront windscreen cracked
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureFront Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOs sill dameged
Pass67,504 miles (+7,434)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 67,504 miles
- Test number
- 741757399178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,070 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 60,070 miles
- Test number
- 472516788190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,060 miles (+11,200)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,060 miles
- Test number
- 343274988165
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass48,860 miles (+3,306)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 48,860 miles
- Test number
- 870700276036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,554 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,554 miles
- Test number
- 321067416013
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Questions about S87 RJA
- Does S87 RJA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S87 RJA expired on 22 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S87 RJA?
- The MOT on S87 RJA expired on 22 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S87 RJA done?
- S87 RJA was recorded at 76,621 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2023, an average of 1,766 miles a year.
- Has S87 RJA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S87 RJA has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2018.
- Has the mileage on S87 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 S87 RJA find?
- S87 RJA passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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