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G14 HOT

2008 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,471 mi
Last recorded16,471 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lotus Europa30,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 HOT
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 16,471 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 16,262 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 16,188 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 16,027 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 15,700 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 15,328 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 15,109 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 15,008 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 14,906 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 14,621 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 13,520 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 12,172 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 11,129 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 9,564 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 7,952 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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G14 HOT is a 2008 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 G14 HOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G14 HOT registered?

G14 HOT is a 2008 Lotus Europa, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is G14 HOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G14 HOT shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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