Lotus Esprit vs Lotus Europa: MOT reliability compared
Updated 05 September 2026.
15.6%
Lotus Europa MOT failure rate, 3.8 pts lower than Lotus Esprit
Lotus Europa is the more reliable MOT performer: 15.6% of Lotus Europa MOTs fail versus 19.4% for Lotus Esprit, a 3.8 point gap.
| Metric | Lotus Esprit | Lotus Europa |
|---|---|---|
| MOT failure rate | 19.4% | 15.6% |
| Tests analysed | 26,495 | 5,191 |
| Most common failure | Lamps & electrical (41.5%) | Brakes (42.4%) |
Questions and answers
Which is more reliable, Lotus Esprit or Lotus Europa?
Lotus Europa is the more reliable MOT performer: 15.6% of Lotus Europa MOTs fail versus 19.4% for Lotus Esprit, a 3.8 point gap.
What is the MOT failure rate of the Lotus Esprit?
19.4% of Lotus Esprit MOT tests result in a failure, from 26,495 tests.
What is the MOT failure rate of the Lotus Europa?
15.6% of Lotus Europa MOT tests result in a failure, from 5,191 tests.