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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S8 AJRMOT history

S8 AJR is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 2 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 52,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

S8 AJR silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
52,517 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
21 passed · 0 failed
Per year
670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 AJR
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
2 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 AJR was last recorded at 52,517 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
52,402 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
115 miles
Average per year
670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,517 miles
  • 2025 – 52,402 miles
  • 2024 – 52,211 miles
  • 2023 – 51,973 miles
  • 2022 – 51,826 miles
  • 2021 – 51,518 miles
  • 2020 – 51,317 miles
  • 2019 – 51,152 miles
  • 2018 – 50,729 miles
  • 2017 – 50,394 miles
  • 2016 – 49,561 miles
  • 2015 – 49,193 miles
  • 2014 – 48,899 miles
  • 2013 – 48,273 miles
  • 2011 – 47,761 miles
  • 2010 – 47,057 miles
  • 2009 – 46,417 miles
  • 2008 – 45,747 miles
  • 2007 – 44,407 miles
  • 2006 – 41,910 miles
  • 2005 – 38,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,517 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Chip in windscreen

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,517 miles (+115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    52,517 miles
    Test number
    860047856839
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Chip in windscreen
  2. Pass52,402 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    52,402 miles
    Test number
    815778714895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,211 miles (+238)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    52,211 miles
    Test number
    857646967534
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass51,973 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    51,973 miles
    Test number
    216471744756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,826 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    51,826 miles
    Test number
    289648018431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,518 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    51,518 miles
    Test number
    213987023748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,317 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    51,317 miles
    Test number
    202965259376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,152 miles (+423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    51,152 miles
    Test number
    310846174046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass50,729 miles (+335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    50,729 miles
    Test number
    244275369853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass50,394 miles (+833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,394 miles
    Test number
    229817777491
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass49,561 miles (+368)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,561 miles
    Test number
    635504205985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,193 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,193 miles
    Test number
    107059995100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,899 miles (+626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,899 miles
    Test number
    548633394137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  14. Pass48,273 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,273 miles
    Test number
    779968103228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,761 miles (+704)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,761 miles
    Test number
    277317301241
    • NoteFront wiper blade is a bit smeary.
  16. Pass47,057 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,057 miles
    Test number
    373928080174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,417 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,417 miles
    Test number
    752007279162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,747 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    45,747 miles
    Test number
    632158678130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,407 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,407 miles
    Test number
    972078977187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,910 miles (+3,535)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    41,910 miles
    Test number
    700381686188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,375 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    38,375 miles
    Test number
    741507365147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S8 AJR

Does S8 AJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 AJR is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 AJR?
The MOT on S8 AJR is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 AJR done?
S8 AJR was recorded at 52,517 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 670 miles a year.
Has S8 AJR ever failed its MOT?
No. S8 AJR has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on S8 AJR 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 S8 AJR find?
S8 AJR passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower chip in windscreen.

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