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AU07 HDO

2007 Lotus Europa

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,693 mi
Last recorded46,693 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Lotus Europa37,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 HDO
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 46,693 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 39,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres cracked in tread

Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,957 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 34,518 miles

exhaust heat shield adrift

rear brake pads very low

Pass 25 Jun 2010 33,895 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 33,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 HDO is a 2007 Lotus Europa in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 HDO, 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 HDO registered?

AU07 HDO is a 2007 Lotus Europa, first registered on 6 June 2007.

Is AU07 HDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU07 HDO shows 6 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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