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FJ56 LRF

2006 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,290 mi
Last recorded14,290 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Lotus Europa32,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 LRF
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 14,290 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 14,396 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 13,015 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 9,659 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 6,158 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 6,085 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 5,509 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 5,499 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 1,995 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 1,139 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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FJ56 LRF is a 2006 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FJ56 LRF, 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 FJ56 LRF registered?

FJ56 LRF is a 2006 Lotus Europa, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is FJ56 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ56 LRF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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