1 model · 17,449 MOT tests
Lotus reliability
Lotus cars fail 14.2% of first MOT tests (all cars: 28.4%), 51% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage. The most reliable Lotus on MOT results is the Lotus Elise.
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Every Lotus model, most reliable first
Ranked against cars of the same age and mileage, so a new model and an old one are judged fairly.
| # | Model | Type | Tests | Fail rate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lotus Elise1996–2021 cars | Sports car and convertible | 17,449 | 14.2% | Better than average |
Compare across every brand in the UK MOT Reliability Index.
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Are Lotus cars reliable?
Lotus cars fail 14.2% of first MOT tests, 51% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, across 17,449 UK MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.
What is the most reliable Lotus?
On MOT results, the Lotus Elise: it fails 14.2% of first tests, 51% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age.
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