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A8 TFN

2007 Lotus Europa

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,412 mi
Last recorded45,412 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Europa37,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 TFN
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 45,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 44,974 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 43,243 miles

Offside Rear Crack in light unit

Pass 21 Oct 2022 43,064 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 42,275 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 41,155 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 39,904 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 38,458 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 38,246 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 37,827 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 37,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in parts 3/4 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 36,656 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2015 36,648 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2014 36,380 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 35,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2013 35,794 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2012 32,245 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 29,582 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 25,235 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A8 TFN is a 2007 Lotus Europa in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 37,873 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 A8 TFN, 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 19 years old, this Lotus Europa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A8 TFN registered?

A8 TFN is a 2007 Lotus Europa, first registered on 1 July 2007.

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