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AO57 CNA

2007 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,321 mi
Last recorded98,321 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Lotus Europa37,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 CNA
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 98,321 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear noplate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 98,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nsf ball joint is excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear noplate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 96,900 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 94,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsr metal brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 91,834 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both wing indicators are slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Both front ABS wiring brackets missing (1.6 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake lines ferrules have slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 91,826 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nsf top ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both wing indicators are slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Both front ABS wiring brackets missing (1.6 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake lines ferrules have slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 91,021 miles

vehicle too low to fit in brake rollers.decelerometer test carried out

Pass 24 Nov 2018 89,400 miles

decelerometer brake test carried as vehicle has low bumpers and may cause damage to vehicle in brake rollers

Pass 17 Nov 2017 86,313 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 83,270 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 79,577 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 74,217 miles

center brake light partially working

Pass 3 Dec 2013 67,607 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Some LEDS in the middle brake light do not work.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2012 67,114 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Some LEDS in the middle brake light do not work.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 61,085 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,145 miles

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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AO57 CNA is a 2007 Lotus Europa in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AO57 CNA, 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 AO57 CNA registered?

AO57 CNA is a 2007 Lotus Europa, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is AO57 CNA safe to buy?

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