LOTUS ELAN MOT pass rate
79.0% of 3,053 LOTUS ELAN MOT tests pass.
The ELAN passes 79.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all LOTUS models (88.1%).
The LOTUS ELAN's pass rate of 79.0% is in line with the national average for cars, at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (7) | 7 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 78.9% | 3,044 | 76,101 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the LOTUS ELAN
The most common reason the LOTUS ELAN fails its MOT is brakes — present in 96.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 96.0% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 62.5% | Not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 24.2% | Emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |
| Visibility | 20.1% | Not working |
| Suspension | 18.6% | Has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.1% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 5.8% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 4.0% | Not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.4% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
Related LOTUS models
- LOTUS ELISE — 88.2% pass rate
- LOTUS EXIGE — 93.6% pass rate
- LOTUS ESPRIT — 89.4% pass rate
- LOTUS EVORA — 93.4% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the LOTUS ELAN?
- 79.0% of LOTUS ELAN MOT tests pass, based on 3,053 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the LOTUS ELAN?
- The most common reason the LOTUS ELAN fails its MOT is brakes — present in 96.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
- Does this show the LOTUS ELAN's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the LOTUS service history guide for how to check and keep one.