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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

V708 SAVMOT history

V708 SAV is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 25 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 56,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

V708 SAV silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Lotus Elise, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
56,653 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V708 SAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V708 SAV was last recorded at 56,653 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,646 miles · 17 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
1,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,653 miles
  • 2025 – 56,492 miles
  • 2024 – 56,289 miles
  • 2023 – 55,168 miles
  • 2022 – 54,403 miles
  • 2021 – 53,418 miles
  • 2020 – 52,454 miles
  • 2019 – 51,473 miles
  • 2014 – 51,388 miles
  • 2013 – 49,541 miles
  • 2010 – 47,996 miles
  • 2009 – 45,754 miles
  • 2008 – 42,540 miles
  • 2007 – 38,772 miles
  • 2006 – 33,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,653 miles
  • AdvisoryReverse light inoperativeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre 10 years old

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside front and both rear tyres 9 years old.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,653 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    56,653 miles
    Test number
    918430905537
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative

  2. Fail56,646 miles (+154)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,646 miles
    Test number
    381728667288
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative

  3. Pass56,492 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    56,492 miles
    Test number
    438043039044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,289 miles (+1,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    56,289 miles
    Test number
    599431299799
    • AdvisoryWiper smearing

  5. Pass55,168 miles (+765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    55,168 miles
    Test number
    966710646919
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass54,403 miles (+985)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    54,403 miles
    Test number
    833695403560
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass53,418 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    53,418 miles
    Test number
    249013400388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,454 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    52,454 miles
    Test number
    896429268242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,473 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    51,473 miles
    Test number
    911197396352
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre 10 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside front and both rear tyres 9 years old.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail51,465 miles (+77)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,465 miles
    Test number
    166643045261
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre 10 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside front and both rear tyres 9 years old.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass51,388 miles (+146)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,388 miles
    Test number
    317026074163
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside headlight aim on upper limit
    • NoteSlight corrosion rear brake discs inner face

  12. Fail51,242 miles (+1,701)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,242 miles
    Test number
    477282874120
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight corrosion rear brake discs inner face

  13. Pass49,541 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,541 miles
    Test number
    218888673452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll brake discs are rusty
    • NoteReverse lights are inop

  14. Fail49,541 miles1 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,541 miles
    Test number
    876908873101
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll brake discs are rusty
    • NoteReverse lights are inop

  15. Fail49,541 miles (+1,545)3 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,541 miles
    Test number
    969247853120
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteReverse lights are inop

  16. Pass47,996 miles (+2,242)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,996 miles
    Test number
    354660610348
    • NoteBoth front tyres on limit
    • NoteFlexi pipe in poor condition
    • NoteGeneral oil leaks
    • NoteSlight play offside rear track rod end
    • NoteUnable to open engine cover
    • NoteUnderbody panels fitted

  17. Pass45,754 miles (+3,214)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,754 miles
    Test number
    510727819325
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front indicators starting to lose colour
    • NoteSlight play offside rear track control end
    • NoteUnderbody tray fitted

  18. Pass42,540 miles (+3,768)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,540 miles
    Test number
    912956918310
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear track rod end
    • NoteUnderbody and sill protection panels fitted

  19. Pass38,772 miles (+5,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,772 miles
    Test number
    483154917460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass33,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    33,443 miles
    Test number
    484410626328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V708 SAV

Does V708 SAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V708 SAV is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V708 SAV?
The MOT on V708 SAV is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V708 SAV done?
V708 SAV was recorded at 56,653 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 1,185 miles a year.
Has V708 SAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V708 SAV has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V708 SAV 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 V708 SAV find?
V708 SAV passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: reverse light inoperative.

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