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AU08 FVR

2008 Lotus Europa

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,431 mi
Last recorded46,431 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Europa30,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 FVR
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 46,431 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 44,730 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 42,885 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 42,885 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 40,918 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 39,259 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 37,716 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 35,347 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 32,698 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 30,343 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 29,681 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 26 Jul 2016 27,053 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 25,448 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 23,590 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 23,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 22,315 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 19,909 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 16,855 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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AU08 FVR is a 2008 Lotus Europa in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 30,343 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 AU08 FVR, 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 18 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 AU08 FVR registered?

AU08 FVR is a 2008 Lotus Europa, first registered on 18 August 2008.

Is AU08 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 FVR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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