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EU04 OPA

2006 Lotus Europa

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

29,542 mi
Last recorded29,542 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Europa32,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 OPA
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 29,542 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 29,535 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 28,875 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 27,692 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 25,417 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 25,237 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber shows signs of leaking

brake discs corroded

reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 26 Apr 2019 25,082 miles

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

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

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

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

chip in o/s of windscreen within set limits

Fail 26 Apr 2019 25,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

chip in o/s of windscreen within set limits

Pass 17 Jan 2018 24,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brakes noisy / brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 24,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake discs corroded

brakes noisey

front tyres close to legal limit

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

Fail 23 Aug 2016 24,304 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake discs corroded

brakes noisey

front tyres close to legal limit

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

Pass 6 May 2015 24,090 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 24,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front ytres show wear to inner and outr edges

Fail 1 Mar 2012 24,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front ytres show wear to inner and outr edges

Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,871 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 Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 19,728 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 19,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EU04 OPA is a 2006 Lotus Europa in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EU04 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.

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What year was EU04 OPA registered?

EU04 OPA is a 2006 Lotus Europa, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is EU04 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU04 OPA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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