Lotus Elite MOT Results

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Lotus Elite

77.0% pass rate
from 178 tests in 2016
Number of tests by age
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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.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 5.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.8% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Individual lamps
        • 1.1% fail on Switch (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Side repeaters
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
        • 1.1% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 0.56% fail on Switch
    • 3.9% fail on Position lamps
      • 3.4% fail on Rear lamps
      • 2.2% fail on Front lamps
      • 0.56% fail on All position lamps
    • 3.9% fail on Horn
    • 3.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Hazard warning
      • 1.1% fail on Lamp
    • 0.56% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.7% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 4.5% fail on Front wheels
      • 2.8% fail on Rear wheels
    • 2.2% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.1% fail on Operation
      • 1.1% fail on Components
        • 1.1% fail on Hoses
      • 0.56% fail on Leaks
    • 0.56% fail on Parking brake
      • 0.56% fail on Condition
    • 0.56% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.56% fail on Pedal
        • 0.56% fail on Condition
    • 0.56% fail on Restricted movement
  • 7.9% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 5.6% fail on Emissions
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.56% fail on Hose
      • 0.56% fail on System
  • 7.3% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 4.5% fail on Washers
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
  • 6.2% fail on Suspension
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Condition (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 1.1% fail on Front
      • 0.56% fail on Rear
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.56% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 1.1% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 0.56% fail on Coil springs
      • 0.56% fail on Condition
    • 0.56% fail on Axles
      • 0.56% fail on King pins
    • 0.56% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 0.56% fail on Condition
  • 5.6% fail on Steering
    • 3.9% fail on Steering system
      • 1.7% fail on Steering rack
      • 1.1% fail on Free play
        • 1.1% fail on Steering rack (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.56% fail on Other components
        • 0.56% fail on Steering pivot point
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering
      • 1.1% fail on Pipes and hoses (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Steering control
      • 0.56% fail on Steering column
  • 1.1% fail on Tyres
    • 1.1% fail on Condition
  • 1.1% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
  • 1.1% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 1.1% fail on Doors
      • 0.56% fail on Drivers
      • 0.56% fail on Passengers front
  • 0.56% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.56% fail on Vehicle Identification Number


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    Beautiful, amazing chassis, and uncorrupted steering, a driver's car almost beyond compare
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    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
     

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