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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y38 HUMMOT history

Y38 HUM is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 4,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

Y38 HUM silver Lotus Elise – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
4,594 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
89 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 HUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 HUM was last recorded at 4,594 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
4,527 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
89 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 4,594 miles
  • 2024 – 4,527 miles
  • 2023 – 4,506 miles
  • 2021 – 4,497 miles
  • 2018 – 4,398 miles
  • 2016 – 4,331 miles
  • 2015 – 4,169 miles
  • 2014 – 4,055 miles
  • 2013 – 3,961 miles
  • 2012 – 3,844 miles
  • 2011 – 3,562 miles
  • 2010 – 3,398 miles
  • 2009 – 3,249 miles
  • 2008 – 3,066 miles
  • 2007 – 3,008 miles
  • 2006 – 2,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass4,594 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass4,594 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    4,594 miles
    Test number
    663789533077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass4,527 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    4,527 miles
    Test number
    550895196138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass4,506 miles (+9)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    4,506 miles
    Test number
    295370229690
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. Pass4,497 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    4,497 miles
    Test number
    264070190995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass4,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    4,398 miles
    Test number
    122245714802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail4,398 miles (+67)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,398 miles
    Test number
    660258694101
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ` (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. Pass4,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    4,331 miles
    Test number
    292057080812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail4,331 miles (+162)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,331 miles
    Test number
    293159827846
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  9. Pass4,169 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    4,169 miles
    Test number
    795482015168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass4,055 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    4,055 miles
    Test number
    617685104169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass3,961 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    3,961 miles
    Test number
    309746443291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass3,844 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    3,844 miles
    Test number
    617539202218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass3,562 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    3,562 miles
    Test number
    309298901236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass3,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    3,398 miles
    Test number
    564163490194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail3,398 miles (+149)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,398 miles
    Test number
    524390390140
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
  16. Pass3,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    3,249 miles
    Test number
    593252309226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail3,249 miles (+183)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,249 miles
    Test number
    362642009433
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  18. Pass3,066 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    3,066 miles
    Test number
    533965608223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass3,008 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    3,008 miles
    Test number
    164704207210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass2,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    2,817 miles
    Test number
    540564196143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y38 HUM

Does Y38 HUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y38 HUM is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y38 HUM?
The MOT on Y38 HUM is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y38 HUM done?
Y38 HUM was recorded at 4,594 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 89 miles a year.
Has Y38 HUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 HUM has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on Y38 HUM 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 Y38 HUM find?
Y38 HUM passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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