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AU07 HDV

2007 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,108 mi
Last recorded27,108 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Europa37,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 HDV
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 27,108 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 27,076 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 27,035 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 26,922 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 26,901 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 26,804 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 26,739 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides front anti roll bar link rod bottom ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 26,687 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 26,659 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 26,531 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 26,437 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 25,583 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 24,734 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2012 23,957 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 23,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,922 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 19,428 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 HDV 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 94.1%.

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 HDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU07 HDV registered?

AU07 HDV is a 2007 Lotus Europa, first registered on 7 June 2007.

Is AU07 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU07 HDV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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