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T121 LTS

2007 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,714 mi
Last recorded72,714 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Europa37,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT121 LTS
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 72,714 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

protective undershields fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2024 72,427 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs affected . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four road springs affected . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Fail 26 Jul 2024 72,427 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs affected . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four road springs affected . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 71,863 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 71,540 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 70,660 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 70,660 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 70,655 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,941 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 68,745 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 68,023 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 61,824 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,252 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,354 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,106 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 23,010 miles

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

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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T121 LTS is a 2007 Lotus Europa in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T121 LTS, 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 T121 LTS registered?

T121 LTS is a 2007 Lotus Europa, first registered on 10 March 2007.

Is T121 LTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T121 LTS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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