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AU07 DBO

2007 Lotus Europa

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,207 mi
Last recorded28,207 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Lotus Europa37,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 DBO
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2018 28,207 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 24,149 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 22,405 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 18,781 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 15,886 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 15,503 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 14,847 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 14,175 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 13,676 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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AU07 DBO is a 2007 Lotus Europa in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU07 DBO, 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 AU07 DBO registered?

AU07 DBO is a 2007 Lotus Europa, first registered on 15 March 2007.

Is AU07 DBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU07 DBO shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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