LOTUS ELISE S55NRL has 25 MOTs

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This 1998 LOTUS ELISE has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 74,500 miles 6 months ago on Monday 13th April 2026 at 09:46.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Monday 12th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

S55NRL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH APRIL 202774,500 MI
PASSED14TH MARCH 202513TH MARCH 202672,348 MI
FAILED11TH MARCH 202572,346 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED9TH APRIL 202417TH APRIL 202572,314 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED18TH APRIL 202317TH APRIL 202470,775 MI
PASSED28TH MARCH 202227TH MARCH 202369,059 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 20209TH DECEMBER 202167,930 MI
PASSED10TH JUNE 20199TH DECEMBER 202066,484 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED4TH JUNE 20183RD JUNE 201963,657 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED14TH MAY 201863,585 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Headlamps Are Fitted With Hid's, These Will Fail As Of 20/05/2018 Due To Lamp Units Not Being Suitable/compatible For Light Source
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
  4. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  5. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  6. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
PASSED12TH MAY 201711TH MAY 201860,513 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Wiper Blade Is Smeary
FAILED12TH APRIL 201760,513 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.5.a.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.5.a.2)
PASSED20TH APRIL 20167TH MAY 201757,382 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
PASSED8TH MAY 20157TH MAY 201656,278 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
PASSED5TH MARCH 201410TH MARCH 201554,958 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - O.s.f Wheel Bearing Noisy
PASSED11TH MARCH 201310TH MARCH 201453,318 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Wheel Bearing Noisy
FAILED1ST MARCH 201353,318 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Front Brake Juddering Severely (3.7.a.2b)
  6. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Wheel Bearing Noisy
PASSED25TH JANUARY 201226TH JANUARY 201352,238 MI
PASSED27TH JANUARY 201126TH JANUARY 201250,772 MI
PASSED26TH JANUARY 201025TH JANUARY 201148,294 MI
PASSED15TH JANUARY 200914TH JANUARY 201045,020 MI
PASSED10TH JANUARY 20089TH JANUARY 200941,985 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 200611TH DECEMBER 200739,141 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED9TH DECEMBER 200639,141 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 20052ND DECEMBER 200634,783 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

S55NRL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

S55NRL MOT Comments

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S55NRL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 74,500 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,661 miles

S55NRL FAQs

This Lotus Elise with registration S55NRL was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1998 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 74,500 miles, so this Lotus has travelled an average of 2,661 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Lotus Elise beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means S55NRL has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Lotus Elise has had 20 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 15 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Lotus Elise is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does S55NRL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 10th October 2026 S55NRL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is S55NRL Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 10th October 2026 S55NRL does have Tax. Read more

When does S55NRL Tax expire?

The current Tax for S55NRL will expire in 5 months on Monday 1st March 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 S55NRL MOT expire?

The current MOT for S55NRL will expire in 6 months on Monday 12th April 2027. Read more

When did S55NRL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for S55NRL was on Monday 13th April 2026 at 09:46. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has S55NRL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for S55NRL we can see 20 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 S55NRL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for S55NRL we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is S55NRL?

S55NRL is registered as a 1998 Lotus Elise. Read more

How many miles has S55NRL done?

The odometer reading for S55NRL at the last MOT in April 2026 was 74,500 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 2,661 miles per year. Read more

How old is S55NRL?

The vehicle S55NRL was manufactured in 1998 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Monday 16th November 1998. Read more

What colour is S55NRL?

The official colour of S55NRL is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does S55NRL have?

S55NRL has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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