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K20 TUS

1993 Lotus Elan

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

60,324 mi
Last recorded60,324 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Lotus Elan59,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelElan
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 60,324 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 60,162 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 60,150 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 59,953 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 59,707 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 59,495 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 59,320 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 59,284 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 59,140 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 58,660 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 58,193 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 57,624 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 57,416 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 57,191 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,703 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,450 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 55,631 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 54,469 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 53,840 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 53,025 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 51,895 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 50,759 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan?

Based on 51,097 MOT tests across 4,280 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
554
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
4,280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,585
brake recording little or no effort 1,342
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 927
brake binding 845
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K20 TUS is a 1993 Lotus Elan in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1993 Lotus Elan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 59,953 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,585 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K20 TUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 33 years old, this Lotus Elan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K20 TUS?

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What year was K20 TUS registered?

K20 TUS is a 1993 Lotus Elan, first registered on 28 April 1993.

Is K20 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K20 TUS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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