Lotus Elan reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 2,944 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 2,944 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 76% of Lotus Elan cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on road wheels and tyres.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Elan tends to fail
Share of Lotus Elan cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on road wheels, tyres, seat belts.
Common questions
Is the Lotus Elan reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Lotus Elan holds up well for its age: 76% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 78% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Lotus Elan?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Lotus Elan in 2024: 13 years and older, 76%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Lotus Elan MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Lotus Elan versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).