Lotus Elise Sport 240
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 53 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
96%
Total Tests
53
Model Year
2021
Years Covered
1
About the Lotus Elise Sport 240
The Lotus Elise Sport 240 was MOT tested 53 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (2021), with an average pass rate of 96%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Compared to the Lotus brand average of 90%, the Elise Sport 240 performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Lotus range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2021 detailsHow reliable is the Lotus Elise Sport 240?
Lotus Elise Sport 240 by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96% | 53 | 6,594 mi |
Questions about the Lotus Elise Sport 240
Is the Lotus Elise Sport 240 reliable?
Across its 1 model year in our data (2021), the Lotus Elise Sport 240 averages a 96% MOT pass rate, from 53 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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