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RX57 EUP

2008 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,501 mi
Last recorded80,501 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Lotus Europa30,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX57 EUP
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,501 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,640 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 75,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 75,585 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear hand brake outer cable's split

Pass 27 Jul 2015 73,628 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 73,627 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,367 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 56,367 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 48,574 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 48,574 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 46,994 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,572 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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RX57 EUP is a 2008 Lotus Europa in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 30,343 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 RX57 EUP, 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 18 years old, this Lotus Europa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX57 EUP?

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What year was RX57 EUP registered?

RX57 EUP is a 2008 Lotus Europa, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is RX57 EUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX57 EUP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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