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AU07 DBV

2007 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,037 mi
Last recorded56,037 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Europa37,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 DBV
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 56,037 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 55,636 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 53,688 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 50,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 49,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 48,456 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 48,454 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 47,235 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 44,924 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 40,558 miles

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Fail 26 Jul 2016 40,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

eml on

Pass 5 Aug 2015 37,222 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 33,325 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 30,655 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 12 May 2012 29,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2011 26,187 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 21,866 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 21,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DBV is a 2007 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU07 DBV, 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 DBV registered?

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

Is AU07 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU07 DBV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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