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2008 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

91,215 mi
Last recorded91,215 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lotus Europa30,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 EUR
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 91,215 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 90,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 89,848 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 89,123 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 88,953 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 87,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 87,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 86,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 81,557 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 81,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 77,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 65,541 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,711 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,438 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

offside front fog lamp broken

Pass 13 Feb 2013 42,212 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 28,654 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 19,274 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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M121 EUR is a 2008 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M121 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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M121 EUR is a 2008 Lotus Europa, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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