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J12 BCB

2006 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,877 mi
Last recorded50,877 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Lotus Europa32,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 BCB
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 50,877 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 46,774 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 46,703 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2013 46,611 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 44,206 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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J12 BCB is a 2006 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J12 BCB, 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 J12 BCB registered?

J12 BCB is a 2006 Lotus Europa, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is J12 BCB safe to buy?

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