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Lotus Elite MOT Results

79.7% pass rate
from 69 tests in 2020
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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.

  • 8.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
  • 5.8% fail on Brakes
    • 2.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
  • 4.3% fail on Suspension
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.4% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.4% fail on Other suspension component
    • 1.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 2.9% fail on Steering
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Other components
        • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage
    • 1.4% fail on Steering wheel
  • 2.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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