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T121 LOT

2006 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,828 mi
Last recorded36,828 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Europa32,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT121 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 36,828 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 34,764 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 33,136 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 31,214 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 30,742 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 28,303 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 25,512 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 24,826 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 24,106 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 23,652 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 23,074 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,047 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,666 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 17,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 12,766 miles

both rear tyres worn very close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 7 Nov 2011 10,419 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 10,419 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 6,622 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 5,665 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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T121 LOT is a 2006 Lotus Europa in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 T121 LOT, 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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How do I check the history of T121 LOT?

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What year was T121 LOT registered?

T121 LOT is a 2006 Lotus Europa, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is T121 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T121 LOT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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