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9 DXJ

2009 Lotus Europa

White Petrol 1565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

23,299 mi
Last recorded23,299 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 2009 Lotus Europa22,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 DXJ
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,565cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 23,299 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 23,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 22,749 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside rack worn

rear drive shaft u/j s worn

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

suspension bushes perished

Fail 7 Jan 2009 22,749 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside rack worn

rear drive shaft u/j s worn

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

suspension bushes perished

Fail 9 Dec 2008 22,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front rollbar bushes worn

suspension bushes perished

How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?

Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
557
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
483
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 112
brake binding 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 47
Stop lamp not working 45
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9 DXJ is a 2009 Lotus Europa in White with a 1,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 22,640 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 Europa fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 9 DXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Europa typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 17 years old, this Lotus Europa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 9 DXJ registered?

9 DXJ is a 2009 Lotus Europa, first registered on 17 February 2009.

Is 9 DXJ safe to buy?

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