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YJ07 CVR

2007 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,795 mi
Last recorded38,795 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Europa37,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 CVR
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 38,795 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 38,646 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 37,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil misting under the sump

Pass 22 Mar 2018 37,066 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 36,118 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 33,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre tred cracking but not exposing cords

Fail 28 May 2015 33,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre tred cracking but not exposing cords

Pass 30 Oct 2014 33,144 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 21,149 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 20,383 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 19,049 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 17,288 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 17,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 11,688 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)

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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YJ07 CVR is a 2007 Lotus Europa in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YJ07 CVR, 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 YJ07 CVR registered?

YJ07 CVR is a 2007 Lotus Europa, first registered on 1 June 2007.

Is YJ07 CVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ07 CVR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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