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SN56 DWM

2006 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,068 mi
Last recorded127,068 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Europa32,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 DWM
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 127,068 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 127,025 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 126,995 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 124,605 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 124,605 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 117,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play border line (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 111,496 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively border line (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded around cat joint

Pass 12 Nov 2019 107,317 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 107,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 102,059 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 102,059 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 96,240 miles

front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear shock absorber weeping

exhaust system slight blow

Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,801 miles

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 80,614 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chipped windscreen

front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Fail 7 Oct 2014 69,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

[strong advise] o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded[under tray]

chipped windscreen

corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 7 Oct 2014 69,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

[strong advise] o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded[under tray]

chipped windscreen

corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 1 Oct 2013 59,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,372 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 24,778 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,695 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 18,629 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

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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SN56 DWM is a 2006 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 SN56 DWM, 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 SN56 DWM registered?

SN56 DWM is a 2006 Lotus Europa, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is SN56 DWM safe to buy?

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