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RX07 CAA

2007 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

15,307 mi
Last recorded15,307 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Europa37,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX07 CAA
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 15,307 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 13,230 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 11,474 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 8,707 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 6,265 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 5,490 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 4,666 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 3,315 miles

Undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2017 2,134 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 652 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 54,160 miles

engine hot

Pass 19 Nov 2014 52,622 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 47,365 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 38,779 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 27,264 miles

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

both front tyres have age cracks in treads

Pass 21 Sep 2010 17,659 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 17,659 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 17,483 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded due to car having been off road for a time brake performance not affected

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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RX07 CAA is a 2007 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 RX07 CAA, 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 RX07 CAA registered?

RX07 CAA is a 2007 Lotus Europa, first registered on 16 March 2007.

Is RX07 CAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX07 CAA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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