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D110 TUS

2008 Lotus Europa

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,415 mi
Last recorded95,415 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Lotus Europa30,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD110 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 95,415 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 94,103 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 92,335 miles

Both Front coil springs heavily corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Damage to windscreen not affecting drivers view

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underside covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2021 90,781 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 88,134 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 88,128 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 81,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 81,546 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 76,598 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)

both rear brake flexi hoses fouling suspension arm

Fail 16 Apr 2018 76,596 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

both rear brake flexi hoses fouling suspension arm

Pass 1 Apr 2017 69,392 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,173 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 55,249 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 49,292 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 49,292 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 40,616 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 31,598 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,887 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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D110 TUS is a 2008 Lotus Europa in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 D110 TUS, 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.

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What year was D110 TUS registered?

D110 TUS is a 2008 Lotus Europa, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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The MOT history for D110 TUS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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