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MB02 LOT

2006 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,576 mi
Last recorded157,576 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Lotus Europa32,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB02 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 157,576 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 157,576 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 152,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 148,908 miles

Larger undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2017 144,676 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 139,815 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 139,815 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 129,219 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 129,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 122,591 miles

Both headlamp alignments only just meet minimum requirements.(low)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 112,786 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2013 112,785 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 96,744 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2012 96,743 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 81,855 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 66,313 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,770 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 49,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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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MB02 LOT is a 2006 Lotus Europa in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MB02 LOT, 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 MB02 LOT registered?

MB02 LOT is a 2006 Lotus Europa, first registered on 14 October 2006.

Is MB02 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB02 LOT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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