Lotus ELISE - 2008
77.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2008 is 340.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lotus ELISE, model year 2008.
Sample size: 213 cars, 440 tests and 342 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 213 cars
The 2008 Lotus Elise has a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with just 78 defects per 100 vehicles versus 337. This model excels particularly in categories such as Brakes, Steering, and Body/Structure, where it shows a substantial reduction in defects compared to the average. Notably, as mileage increases, the defect rate for the Elise remains relatively stable, suggesting durability across higher mileage segments. However, tyre wear is not highlighted as a common issue, indicating that other factors are more significant in its performance. Overall, the Elise stands out for its reliability in several key areas.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 213 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 54.9% better
60.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 133.1 / 100 tests
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
- Cable damaged or knotted
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 87.2% better
2.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
- A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
- Excessive roughness in operation of steering
Visibility
▲ 53.4% better
11.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Obligatory mirror or device: slightly damaged or loose
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 75.4% better
22.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.2 / 100 tests
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
- Stop lamp(s): with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- A battery insecure: and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 83.0% better
52.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 310.3 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 96.5% better
1.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
- 6.1.1 (d) (i)
- A door will not open using the relevant control or close properly
Equipment
▲ 86.1% better
1.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.1 / 100 tests
- Audible warning:
Other
▲ 93.4% better
2.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.2 / 100 tests
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 28
Cable damaged or knotted
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 27
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 23
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 19
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 18
Obligatory mirror or device: slightly damaged or loose
MINOR
Occurrences: 12
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 12
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 8
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Serious faults (Top 10)
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A battery insecure: and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Audible warning:
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 2