Lotus Elise
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc
S91 RJAMOT history
S91 RJA is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 40,515 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 40,515 mi
- At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 316 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S91 RJA
- 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
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S91 RJA was last recorded at 40,515 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 40,515 miles · 15 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 316 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 40,515 miles
- 2024 – 40,240 miles
- 2017 – 39,402 miles
- 2016 – 39,331 miles
- 2013 – 38,354 miles
- 2011 – 38,084 miles
- 2007 – 37,365 miles
- 2006 – 35,762 miles
- 2005 – 33,986 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass40,515 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.
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
13 tests since 10 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass40,515 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 40,515 miles
- Test number
- 513020790120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,515 miles (+275)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,515 miles
- Test number
- 955151840079
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass40,240 miles (+838)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2025
- Odometer
- 40,240 miles
- Test number
- 254035329094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,402 miles (+71)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 39,402 miles
- Test number
- 935961870958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,331 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 39,331 miles
- Test number
- 723442759120
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cracking through tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail39,331 miles (+977)1 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,331 miles
- Test number
- 296511986634
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cracking through tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass38,354 miles (+54)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 38,354 miles
- Test number
- 976624233202
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail38,300 miles (+216)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,300 miles
- Test number
- 329201733426
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass38,084 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 38,084 miles
- Test number
- 215524991105
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteAdvise o/s/r inner disc pitted
Fail38,083 miles (+718)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,083 miles
- Test number
- 566664791110
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteAdvise o/s/r inner disc pitted
Pass37,365 miles (+1,603)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 37,365 miles
- Test number
- 532633667272
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass35,762 miles (+1,776)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 35,762 miles
- Test number
- 733909996193
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass33,986 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 33,986 miles
- Test number
- 791842825240
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Questions about S91 RJA
- Does S91 RJA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S91 RJA is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S91 RJA?
- The MOT on S91 RJA is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S91 RJA done?
- S91 RJA was recorded at 40,515 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 316 miles a year.
- Has S91 RJA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S91 RJA has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on S91 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 S91 RJA find?
- S91 RJA passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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