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Lotus common problems by model
Guides to 13 Lotus models, from 23,597 MOTs done during 2023–2025: known faults, what fails at MOT and what to check before you buy. Pick the model.
Most tested Lotus models
- Elise1996–2022 · 14,696 MOT tests
- Exige2000–2022 · 3,808 MOT tests
- Elan1963–1996 · 2,924 MOT tests
- Evora2009–2021 · 1,514 MOT tests
- Esprit1976–2003 · 655 MOT tests
- Eletre2023–2026 · 2,858 on the road
- Emira2022–2026 · 1,832 on the road
- Eclat1976–1992 · 1,087 on the road
- Europa1969–2008 · 561 on the road
- Emeya2024–2026 · 498 on the road
- Elite1959–1982 · 477 on the road
- Seven1960–1972 · 253 on the road
Every Lotus model, A to Z
2 ElevenEclatElanEletreEliseEliteEmeyaEmiraEspritEuropaEvoraExigeSeven
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