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OU07 BWY

2007 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,691 mi
Last recorded41,691 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Lotus Europa37,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU07 BWY
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 41,691 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perishing

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

Offside Front tyre cracking /perishing

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2017 41,699 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres on the legal limit

Pass 25 May 2016 39,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 May 2016 39,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured rear lamp covered over (1.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured rear lamp covered over (1.5.1b)

front and rear lamps covered over with film

Pass 30 May 2015 37,901 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 37,901 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ns mirror missing

Pass 4 Sep 2013 35,704 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 35,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,654 miles

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

advise rear exhaust heat sheild deteriorated and loose

Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,396 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 21,567 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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OU07 BWY is a 2007 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 37,873 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 OU07 BWY, 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 19 years old, this Lotus Europa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OU07 BWY registered?

OU07 BWY is a 2007 Lotus Europa, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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