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Lotus Elise sport 240

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 1 years from 53 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

96%

Total Tests

53

Best Year

2021 (96%)

Years Covered

1

About the Lotus Elise sport 240

The Lotus Elise sport 240 has been tested 53 times in 2026 MOT data across 1 model years (2021 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 96%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 53 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 96%. With just a 0 point spread, the Elise sport 240 is consistently reliable regardless of year.

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

Fuel (Petrol, 1798cc)
£1,327
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,777
Per month£148/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Lotus Elise sport 240?

vs national average+14% (82% avg)
vs Lotus brand average+6% (90% avg)
Best to worst year spread0 percentage points

Lotus Elise sport 240 by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202196%536,594 mi

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