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T70 MCN

2006 Lotus Europa

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

47,468 mi
Last recorded47,468 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Europa32,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT70 MCN
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 47,468 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 47,357 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 47,021 miles

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2022 46,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2021 43,497 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2020 46,306 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2019 46,212 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 9 Nov 2018 45,880 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 45,750 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 9 Nov 2016 45,365 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 45,064 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 44,110 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 43,071 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,840 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,379 miles

brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,541 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread area

rear brake pads half worn

Pass 20 May 2009 25,503 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 25,501 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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T70 MCN is a 2006 Lotus Europa in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 T70 MCN, 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 T70 MCN registered?

T70 MCN is a 2006 Lotus Europa, first registered on 14 June 2006.

Is T70 MCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T70 MCN 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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