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N40 AJL

2006 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

50,092 mi
Last recorded50,092 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Europa32,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 AJL
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 50,092 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 49,288 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 49,111 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust flexi outer casing broken

Pass 2 Nov 2023 46,157 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Pass 19 Oct 2022 42,116 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 21 Oct 2021 40,499 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 40,317 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 39,887 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 39,339 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 38,136 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 37,055 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2015 34,214 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 33,805 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 31,467 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,675 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 22,842 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,773 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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N40 AJL is a 2006 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 2006 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 32,022 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 N40 AJL, 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 N40 AJL registered?

N40 AJL is a 2006 Lotus Europa, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is N40 AJL safe to buy?

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