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YJ56 OMP

2006 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,793 mi
Last recorded27,793 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Europa32,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 OMP
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 27,793 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 27,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 27,123 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 25,655 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 25,260 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 24,510 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 22,495 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 21,022 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 19,922 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 18,800 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 25 Feb 2015 18,019 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 12 Feb 2014 14,769 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 12,141 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 9,886 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 3,915 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 3,328 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 1,856 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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YJ56 OMP is a 2006 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YJ56 OMP, 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 YJ56 OMP registered?

YJ56 OMP is a 2006 Lotus Europa, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is YJ56 OMP safe to buy?

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