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CH51 AND

2009 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

4,681 mi
Last recorded4,681 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Lotus Europa22,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH51 AND
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 4,681 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 4,580 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 4,517 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 4,435 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 4,302 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 4,159 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 4,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2014 3,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 3,868 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 3,406 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 3,103 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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CH51 AND is a 2009 Lotus Europa in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 22,640 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 CH51 AND, 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 17 years old, this Lotus Europa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of CH51 AND?

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What year was CH51 AND registered?

CH51 AND is a 2009 Lotus Europa, first registered on 17 April 2009.

Is CH51 AND safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH51 AND shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CH51 AND have outstanding finance?

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