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WPM 205

2007 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,486 mi
Last recorded34,486 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Europa37,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPM 205
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 34,486 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 34,135 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 33,148 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 32,519 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 32,032 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 31,510 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 31,086 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 29,513 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 28,477 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 27,592 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 26,458 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 26,458 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 25,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 24,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2013 24,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 23,074 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 21,155 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 17,662 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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WPM 205 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 WPM 205, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WPM 205 registered?

WPM 205 is a 2007 Lotus Europa, first registered on 16 October 2007.

Is WPM 205 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPM 205 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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