Lotus Elise
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc
W256 RAAMOT history
W256 RAA is a blue petrol Lotus Elise first used on 16 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 18 MOT tests, with 100,864 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 100,864 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 18 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 4,205 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W256 RAA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lotus
- Model
- Elise
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 16 Jun 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W256 RAA was last recorded at 100,864 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,574 miles · 21 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 290 miles
- Average per year
- 4,205 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,864 miles
- 2025 – 100,574 miles
- 2024 – 99,318 miles
- 2023 – 98,290 miles
- 2019 – 98,280 miles
- 2018 – 95,148 miles
- 2017 – 91,834 miles
- 2016 – 87,589 miles
- 2014 – 72,103 miles
- 2013 – 63,581 miles
- 2012 – 58,379 miles
- 2011 – 55,612 miles
- 2010 – 45,989 miles
- 2009 – 34,942 miles
- 2008 – 24,920 miles
- 2007 – 21,052 miles
- 2006 – 17,702 miles
- 2005 – 13,154 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,864 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
18 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,864 miles (+290)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 100,864 miles
- Test number
- 938856329722
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass100,574 miles (+1,256)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 100,574 miles
- Test number
- 698178267242
- MinorRear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass99,318 miles (+1,028)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 99,318 miles
- Test number
- 122034605601
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass98,290 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 98,290 miles
- Test number
- 460874526192
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass98,280 miles (+3,132)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 98,280 miles
- Test number
- 507995286238
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass95,148 miles (+3,314)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 95,148 miles
- Test number
- 540341724910
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,834 miles (+4,245)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 91,834 miles
- Test number
- 879829496332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,589 miles (+15,486)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 87,589 miles
- Test number
- 935785087178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,103 miles (+8,522)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 72,103 miles
- Test number
- 815966814211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,581 miles (+5,202)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 63,581 miles
- Test number
- 748572723296
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass58,379 miles (+2,767)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 58,379 miles
- Test number
- 517967812253
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass55,612 miles (+9,623)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 55,612 miles
- Test number
- 278207511207
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,989 miles (+11,047)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 45,989 miles
- Test number
- 684719010224
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteOffside front shock absorber leaking but not serious at this time.
Pass34,942 miles (+10,022)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 34,942 miles
- Test number
- 321460129242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,920 miles (+3,868)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 24,920 miles
- Test number
- 763268208222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,052 miles (+3,350)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 21,052 miles
- Test number
- 990613517236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,702 miles (+4,548)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 17,702 miles
- Test number
- 974720816215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,154 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 13,154 miles
- Test number
- 190376815226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W256 RAA
- Does W256 RAA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W256 RAA is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W256 RAA?
- The MOT on W256 RAA is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W256 RAA done?
- W256 RAA was recorded at 100,864 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 4,205 miles a year.
- Has W256 RAA ever failed its MOT?
- No. W256 RAA has passed all 18 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on W256 RAA 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 W256 RAA find?
- W256 RAA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.
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