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Lotus Elise 16v MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Lotus Elise 16v. Check any Elise 16v by registration number below.

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83.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-6.2%

vs Lotus Avg

1

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Lotus Elise 16v — MOT Reliability Overview

The Lotus Elise 16v has an average MOT pass rate of 83.3%, which is 6.2 percentage points below the Lotus brand average of 89.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Elise 16v is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Lotus Elise 16v, 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 Elise 16v performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 24 vehicles

83.3%Good
Lotus average: 89.5%
Mileage at 5yr

43k mi

Other Lotus Models

Compare MOT reliability across Lotus models.

Lotus Elise

93.1% pass rate

Lotus Evora

92.8% pass rate

Lotus Evora S

89.3% pass rate

Lotus Elan +2

89.5% pass rate

Lotus Esprit

88.7% pass rate

Lotus Exige

94.6% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Lotus Elise 16v

Lotus Elise 16v — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Lotus Elise 16v MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Lotus Elise 16v?
The average MOT pass rate for the Lotus Elise 16v is 83.3% compared to the Lotus average of 89.5%. 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 Elise 16v?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Lotus Elise 16v reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 83.3%, the Lotus Elise 16v is rated as "Good" 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 Elise 16v?
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 Elise 16v?
Typical mileage for the Lotus Elise 16v: 42,709 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Elise 16v to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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