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Lotus Elise Sport 240 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Lotus Elise Sport 240. Check any Elise Sport 240 by registration number below.

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95.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.4%

vs Lotus Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Lotus Elise Sport 240 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Lotus Elise Sport 240 has an average MOT pass rate of 95.9%, which is 6.4 percentage points above the Lotus brand average of 89.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Elise Sport 240 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Lotus Elise Sport 240, 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 Sport 240 performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 49 vehicles

95.9%Excellent
Lotus average: 89.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

8.2%

Mileage at 3yr

11k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Front

4.1%

Offside

4.1%

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

Useful MOT Guides

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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Lotus Elise Sport 240

Lotus Elise Sport 240 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Lotus Elise Sport 240 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Lotus Elise Sport 240?
The average MOT pass rate for the Lotus Elise Sport 240 is 95.9% 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 Sport 240?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Lotus Elise Sport 240 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.9%, the Lotus Elise Sport 240 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 Elise Sport 240?
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 Sport 240?
Typical mileage for the Lotus Elise Sport 240: 10,863 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Elise Sport 240 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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