RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Lotus Elan reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·2,944 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.
76%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 78% of peers
+14.9 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
2,944 tests · fleet 61%
76%
Where the Elan fails
Suspension98
Brakes95
Body & structure99
Steering100
Tyres100
Lights & electrics96
Holds up better on road wheels, tyres, seat belts.
Share of 13 years and older Lotus Elan MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Lotus Elan tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Lotus Elan models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Brakes · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
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).
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