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FJ56 LRN

2007 Lotus Europa

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

42,877 mi
Last recorded42,877 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Europa37,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 LRN
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 42,877 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 42,652 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 42,273 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 41,705 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 41,367 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 40,665 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 40,509 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 40,337 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2018 39,373 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 38,970 miles

advise nearside rear shocker has misting of oil

Pass 26 Jan 2016 38,162 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 37,139 miles

advise front brake disc wear

Pass 15 Jan 2014 36,424 miles

advise front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Jan 2013 34,933 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 34,336 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,134 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 28,675 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 28,675 miles

Offside Inner Front 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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FJ56 LRN is a 2007 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 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 FJ56 LRN, 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 FJ56 LRN registered?

FJ56 LRN is a 2007 Lotus Europa, first registered on 11 January 2007.

Is FJ56 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ56 LRN 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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