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D4 NHD

2008 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

38,393 mi
Last recorded38,393 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Europa30,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 NHD
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 38,393 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 35,877 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 34,751 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 33,161 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 32,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 31,332 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 30,574 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 28,958 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 27,017 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 25,099 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 20,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 19,625 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 16,404 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 16,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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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D4 NHD is a 2008 Lotus Europa in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 D4 NHD, 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 D4 NHD registered?

D4 NHD is a 2008 Lotus Europa, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is D4 NHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 NHD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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