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GN08 KFR

2008 Lotus Europa

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,515 mi
Last recorded46,515 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Lotus Europa30,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 KFR
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 46,515 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front cracking slightly in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 45,521 miles

Under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 44,661 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 44,110 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 43,330 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 41,857 miles

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

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 38,841 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,521 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 33,522 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 33,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (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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GN08 KFR is a 2008 Lotus Europa in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GN08 KFR, 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 GN08 KFR registered?

GN08 KFR is a 2008 Lotus Europa, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is GN08 KFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN08 KFR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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