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E16 OPA

2006 Lotus Europa

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,219 mi
Last recorded73,219 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Europa32,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 OPA
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 73,219 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 72,627 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 72,058 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 69,087 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 64,208 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 57,005 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 46,200 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 37,727 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 37,724 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 37,545 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)

RECOMEND BRAKE INSPECTION

Fail 22 Nov 2016 37,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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)

RECOMEND BRAKE INSPECTION

Pass 12 Dec 2015 36,839 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 36,097 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 30,617 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 25,243 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 23,562 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 21,089 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,646 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 17,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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E16 OPA 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 84.2%.

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 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 E16 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 20 years old, this Lotus Europa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E16 OPA registered?

E16 OPA is a 2006 Lotus Europa, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is E16 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E16 OPA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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