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BR20 CUP

2020 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,660 mi
Last recorded17,660 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 Lotus Elise7,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR20 CUP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 17,660 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 14,130 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 10,504 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 6,770 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 6,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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BR20 CUP is a 2020 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 7,597 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BR20 CUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 6 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BR20 CUP registered?

BR20 CUP is a 2020 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 March 2020.

Is BR20 CUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR20 CUP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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