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Lotus Elite MOT Results

76.8% pass rate
from 138 tests in 2017
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Elite is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.2% fail on Rear wheels
      • 6.5% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 5.1% fail on Front wheels
      • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.4% fail on Components
        • 0.72% fail on Pipes
        • 0.72% fail on Servos
      • 1.4% fail on Leaks
      • 0.72% fail on Operation
    • 1.4% fail on Parking brake
      • 1.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.72% fail on Hub components
      • 0.72% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.72% fail on Restricted movement
  • 11% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 4.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual lamps
        • 1.4% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.72% fail on Switch
    • 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Front lamps
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.4% fail on Horn
    • 0.72% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.72% fail on Lamp
  • 6.5% fail on Suspension
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.72% fail on Attachment
    • 2.2% fail on Drive shafts
      • 2.2% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension (18 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Universal joint (56 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 1.4% fail on Front
    • 0.72% fail on Coil springs
      • 0.72% fail on Condition
    • 0.72% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.72% fail on Condition
    • 0.72% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 0.72% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 0.72% fail on Condition
  • 3.6% fail on Steering
    • 2.9% fail on Steering system
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.72% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.72% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.72% fail on Power steering
      • 0.72% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 3.6% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.72% fail on Emissions
    • 0.72% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.72% fail on Hose
  • 3.6% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on Windscreen (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Wipers
  • 0.72% fail on Tyres
    • 0.72% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.72% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 0.72% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.72% fail on Condition
      • 0.72% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.72% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 0.72% fail on Doors
      • 0.72% fail on Passengers front
  • 0.72% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.72% fail on Registration plate
Read the Honest John Review

  • Lotus Elite 1958
    Beautiful, amazing chassis, and uncorrupted steering, a driver's car almost beyond compare
  • Lotus Elite and Eclat 1974
    Elite is surprisingly commodious, both are powered by the brilliant slant-four 16-valve which is powerful and revvy, excellent dynamics and steering, wedgy styling is a must for all '70s fans