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2008 Lotus Europa

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

31,853 mi
Last recorded31,853 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Europa30,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 EUR
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 31,853 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 31,555 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 31,270 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 30,818 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 30,815 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 30,000 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 29,580 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 29,348 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 28,537 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 27,413 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 26,382 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 24,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 22,246 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 21,965 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 21,548 miles

some wear to front discs

Pass 26 Mar 2011 19,679 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,376 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 15,429 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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L121 EUR is a 2008 Lotus Europa in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 L121 EUR, 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 L121 EUR registered?

L121 EUR is a 2008 Lotus Europa, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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The MOT history for L121 EUR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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