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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Lotus Eletre. Check any Eletre by registration number below.

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90.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.0%

vs Lotus Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Lotus Eletre — MOT Reliability Overview

The Lotus Eletre has an average MOT pass rate of 90.5%, which is 5.0 percentage points above the Lotus brand average of 85.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Eletre is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Lotus Eletre fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your Eletre for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Lotus Eletre, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Lotus Eletre performs at MOT across different model years.

2023

Based on 500 vehicles

90.5%Excellent
Lotus average: 85.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.7%

Retest Rate

7.0%

Top MOT Failures — Lotus Eletre

The most common reasons a Lotus Eletre fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

10.0%
2

Suspension

8.0%
3

Brakes

7.2%
4

Tyres

8.5%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

1.8%
Lotus Eletre Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

26.0%

Rear

24.0%

Offside

18.0%

Other Lotus Models

Compare MOT reliability across Lotus models.

Lotus Elise

82.5% pass rate

Lotus Exige

83.0% pass rate

Lotus Evora

83.5% pass rate

Lotus Emira

87.8% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Lotus Eletre

Lotus Eletre — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Lotus Eletre MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Lotus Eletre?
The average MOT pass rate for the Lotus Eletre is 90.5% compared to the Lotus average of 85.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Lotus Eletre?
The most common MOT failures on the Lotus Eletre are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (10.0%), Suspension (8.0%), Brakes (7.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Lotus Eletre reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 90.5%, the Lotus Eletre is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Lotus Eletre?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Lotus Eletre?
Mileage data for the Lotus Eletre is available in the detailed breakdown on this page.

Check Your Lotus Eletre's MOT History

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