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D9 BYC

2006 Lotus Europa

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,332 mi
Last recorded36,332 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Europa32,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 BYC
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 36,332 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 36,104 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 35,939 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 35,829 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 35,648 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 35,441 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 35,214 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 34,998 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 34,734 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 34,323 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,927 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 33,033 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 28,477 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,554 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,021 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 20,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 18,211 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 18,211 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 13,557 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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D9 BYC is a 2006 Lotus Europa in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 32,022 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 D9 BYC, 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 20 years old, this Lotus Europa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was D9 BYC registered?

D9 BYC is a 2006 Lotus Europa, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is D9 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D9 BYC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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