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EU58 BWH

2008 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,174 mi
Last recorded30,174 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Lotus Europa30,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU58 BWH
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 30,174 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 30,174 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 28,780 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 20,818 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 20,818 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,305 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 17,763 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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EU58 BWH is a 2008 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EU58 BWH, 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 EU58 BWH registered?

EU58 BWH is a 2008 Lotus Europa, first registered on 18 November 2008.

Is EU58 BWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU58 BWH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU58 BWH have outstanding finance?

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