LOTUS ESPRIT MOT pass rate
89.4% of 1,936 LOTUS ESPRIT MOT tests pass.
The ESPRIT has a pass rate of 89.4%, a little higher than the average across all LOTUS models (88.1%).
The LOTUS ESPRIT passes its MOT 89.4% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits 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 | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (5) | 5 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (4) | 4 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 89.4% | 1,927 | 53,314 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the LOTUS ESPRIT
The most common reason the LOTUS ESPRIT fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 47.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 47.4% | Not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 36.0% | Emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |
| Brakes | 32.9% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 16.7% | Fractured or broken |
| Visibility | 15.8% | Not working |
| Tyres | 9.6% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.0% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Identification of the vehicle | 5.3% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 4.4% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
Related LOTUS models
- LOTUS ELISE — 88.2% pass rate
- LOTUS ELAN — 79.0% pass rate
- LOTUS EXIGE — 93.6% pass rate
- LOTUS EVORA — 93.4% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the LOTUS ESPRIT?
- 89.4% of LOTUS ESPRIT MOT tests pass, based on 1,936 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the LOTUS ESPRIT?
- The most common reason the LOTUS ESPRIT fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 47.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the LOTUS ESPRIT'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.