Lotus Elite Registrations by Year
There are 375 Lotus Elite registrations on record in the UK. Choose a registration year below to browse its number plates, or check any plate for its full MOT history, mileage and vehicle details.
There are 375 Lotus Elite registrations on UK roads, spanning model years 1974 to 2020.
More were registered in 1976 than any other year (50 vehicles).
MOT pass rates range from 68.0% for 1978 cars up to 76.7% for 1981 cars — worth weighing up when choosing a year to buy.
78.2%
MOT pass rate
375
On UK roads
54,073
Median mileage
66 yr
Typical lifespan
Browse Lotus Elite registrations by year
35 registration years. Each year shows how many are on the road, the MOT pass rate and typical mileage for that age.
2020 Lotus Elite
1 plates
2019 Lotus Elite
1 plates
2016 Lotus Elite
1 plates
2010 Lotus Elite
1 plates
2009 Lotus Elite
1 plates
2007 Lotus Elite
1 plates
2006 Lotus Elite
2 plates
2004 Lotus Elite
3 plates
2003 Lotus Elite
5 plates
89.1% pass
19,788 mi
2001 Lotus Elite
3 plates
2000 Lotus Elite
1 plates
1999 Lotus Elite
2 plates
1998 Lotus Elite
1 plates
1995 Lotus Elite
1 plates
1994 Lotus Elite
1 plates
1993 Lotus Elite
1 plates
1992 Lotus Elite
2 plates
1991 Lotus Elite
4 plates
1990 Lotus Elite
3 plates
1989 Lotus Elite
2 plates
1988 Lotus Elite
6 plates
1987 Lotus Elite
4 plates
1986 Lotus Elite
2 plates
1985 Lotus Elite
3 plates
1984 Lotus Elite
2 plates
1983 Lotus Elite
5 plates
1982 Lotus Elite
10 plates
71.6% pass
59,172 mi
1981 Lotus Elite
25 plates
76.7% pass
67,138 mi
1980 Lotus Elite
41 plates
73.4% pass
63,841 mi
1979 Lotus Elite
45 plates
74.3% pass
49,593 mi
1978 Lotus Elite
43 plates
68.0% pass
62,451 mi
1977 Lotus Elite
37 plates
76.6% pass
51,202 mi
1976 Lotus Elite
50 plates
72.4% pass
53,438 mi
1975 Lotus Elite
31 plates
70.3% pass
69,980 mi
1974 Lotus Elite
34 plates
68.4% pass
44,283 mi
Lotus Elite registrations — frequently asked questions
How many Lotus Elites are there in the UK?
There are 375 Lotus Elite registrations on record across model years 1974 to 2020.
Which year had the most Lotus Elites registered?
1976 — 50 Lotus Elites were registered that year, more than any other.
What is the average mileage of a Lotus Elite?
The typical Lotus Elite has covered around 54,073 miles.
Which Lotus Elite year is most reliable?
Based on MOT data, the 1981 Lotus Elite has the highest pass rate at 76.7%.