LOTUS MOT pass rate
LOTUS passes its MOT 88.1% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%. This is based on 20,400 MOT tests across 5 LOTUS models with enough test volume to report on.
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Models
| Model | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| ELISE | 88.2% | 9,738 |
| ELAN | 79.0% | 3,053 |
| EXIGE | 93.6% | 2,572 |
| ESPRIT | 89.4% | 1,936 |
| EVORA | 93.4% | 1,541 |
Top failure reasons across LOTUS
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 55.3% | Not working |
| Brakes | 41.1% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 35.5% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Visibility | 16.8% | Not working |
| Suspension | 15.2% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 7.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 6.1% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.2% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.7% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.5% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |