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E10 OPA

2007 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

53,935 mi
Last recorded53,935 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Europa37,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 OPA
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 53,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 52,746 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 46,668 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 43,501 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 41,778 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 40,251 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 39,803 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 39,049 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 36,213 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)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 35,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 29,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 27,280 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 23,525 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 23,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 20,229 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 12,396 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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E10 OPA is a 2007 Lotus Europa in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2007 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 37,873 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 E10 OPA, 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 19 years old, this Lotus Europa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E10 OPA registered?

E10 OPA is a 2007 Lotus Europa, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is E10 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E10 OPA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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