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L70 PTE

2006 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,498 mi
Last recorded44,498 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Europa32,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 PTE
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 44,498 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 44,498 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 41,698 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 37,980 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 31,893 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 31,595 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 29,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 27,452 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 25,467 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 25,227 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 23,221 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,640 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 20,706 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 17,709 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 15,900 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 14,421 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 14,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 10,426 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 8,976 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 8,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (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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L70 PTE is a 2006 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L70 PTE, 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 L70 PTE registered?

L70 PTE is a 2006 Lotus Europa, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is L70 PTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L70 PTE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L70 PTE have outstanding finance?

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