Lotus Elite statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 303 0.0% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 251 Off the road, not taxed
• Rank by number licensed No. 928 of 1,159 models we cover
• Licensed in 1994 340 when this data begins
• Declared off the road 45.3% of those still registered are SORN
• Most common fuel Petrol 99.7% of those licensed

How many Lotus Elites are left in Great Britain?

There were 303 Lotus Elites licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 251 declared off the road (SORN). That is 10.9% fewer than the 340 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.

Lotus Elite MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Lotus Elites in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

Lotus Elite engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 302 Lotus Elites licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 45.7% have an engine of 1,201cc to 1,300cc, and 38.7% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc. The share with an engine of 1,201cc to 1,300cc has fallen from 62.3% in 2014 to 45.7%.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Lotus Elite safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Lotus Elite in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Lotus Elite. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Compare the Lotus Elite with other Lotus models