Lotus Esprit reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,880 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,880 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 88% of Lotus Esprit 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 body & structure and suspension.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Esprit tends to fail
Share of Lotus Esprit 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 body & structure, suspension, steering.
Common questions
Is the Lotus Esprit reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Lotus Esprit holds up well for its age: 88% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 96% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Lotus Esprit?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Lotus Esprit in 2024: 13 years and older, 88%. 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 Esprit MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Lotus Esprit versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).