LOTUS ELISE M4LOT has 17 MOTs

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This 1998 LOTUS ELISE has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 80,344 miles 8 months ago on Friday 22nd August 2025 at 10:37.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Thursday 27th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

M4LOT MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH AUGUST 202680,344 MI
PASSED28TH AUGUST 202427TH AUGUST 202580,053 MI
PASSED30TH JANUARY 20231ST FEBRUARY 202480,015 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 20221ST FEBRUARY 202379,156 MI
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 201424TH SEPTEMBER 201577,527 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Wiper Split
  2. USER ENTERED - High Level Brake Light Has Segment Not Working
FAILED26TH JUNE 201477,523 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Mechanical Brake Component Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  5. FAIL - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated (3.6.g.2)
  6. FAIL - Brake Hydraulic Reservoir Fluid Level Below Minimum Level (3.6.g.1b)
  7. FAIL - Braking System Leaking (3.6.a.1)
  8. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  9. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  10. FAIL - Brake Performance Not Tested (3.7.a.1)
  11. USER ENTERED - Wiper Blade Split
  12. USER ENTERED - No Brakes Working Due To Serious Brake Fluid Leak / Dangerous.
PASSED1ST MARCH 201328TH FEBRUARY 201477,348 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs In Poor Condition
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 201216TH FEBRUARY 201367,943 MI
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 201116TH FEBRUARY 201258,342 MI
FAILED16TH FEBRUARY 201158,338 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 200928TH SEPTEMBER 201050,899 MI
FAILED29TH SEPTEMBER 200950,899 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
  2. FAIL - Offside Steering Lock Stop Insecurely Locked (2.2.d.2c)
  3. FAIL - Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Excessively Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  4. FAIL - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  5. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Background Overprinted Or Shadowed With Text (6.3.1e)
  6. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Background Overprinted Or Shadowed With Text (6.3.1e)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED28TH SEPTEMBER 200950,871 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Cracks In Front And Rear Number Plates
  4. USER ENTERED - Drivers Window Inop
  5. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Inner Faces Corroded
  6. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Nearside Front Inner Antiroll Bar Bush
FAILED22ND SEPTEMBER 200950,866 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  5. FAIL - Centre Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  6. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  8. USER ENTERED - Cracks In Front And Rear Number Plates
  9. USER ENTERED - Drivers Window Inop
  10. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Inner Faces Corroded
  11. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Nearside Front Inner Antiroll Bar Bush
  12. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
PASSED20TH AUGUST 200819TH AUGUST 200944,171 MI
PASSED9TH JULY 20078TH JULY 200837,308 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED17TH DECEMBER 200526,271 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

M4LOT Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

M4LOT MOT Comments

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M4LOT Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 80,344 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,976 miles

M4LOT FAQs

This Lotus Elise with registration M4LOT was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1998 so it is currently 27 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 80,344 miles, so this Lotus has travelled an average of 2,976 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Lotus Elise beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means M4LOT has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Lotus Elise has had 6 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 27 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Lotus Elise is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does M4LOT have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 M4LOT does have an active MOT. Read more

Is M4LOT Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 M4LOT does have Tax. Read more

When does M4LOT Tax expire?

The current Tax for M4LOT will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does M4LOT MOT expire?

The current MOT for M4LOT will expire in 4 months on Thursday 27th August 2026. Read more

When did M4LOT have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for M4LOT was on Friday 22nd August 2025 at 10:37. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has M4LOT Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for M4LOT we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has M4LOT Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for M4LOT we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is M4LOT?

M4LOT is registered as a 1998 Lotus Elise. Read more

How many miles has M4LOT done?

The odometer reading for M4LOT at the last MOT in August 2025 was 80,344 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,976 miles per year. Read more

How old is M4LOT?

The vehicle M4LOT was manufactured in 1998 so it is currently 27 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 9th July 1998. Read more

What colour is M4LOT?

The official colour of M4LOT is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does M4LOT have?

M4LOT has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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