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P16 EMY

2007 Lotus Europa

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,785 mi
Last recorded29,785 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Lotus Europa37,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 EMY
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 29,785 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 29,785 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 29,155 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 29,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 28,862 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 28,521 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,272 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2010 19,632 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2010 19,632 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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P16 EMY is a 2007 Lotus Europa in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P16 EMY, 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 P16 EMY registered?

P16 EMY is a 2007 Lotus Europa, first registered on 20 June 2007.

Is P16 EMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P16 EMY shows 9 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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