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Lotus Europa S

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

L8 TOSMOT history

L8 TOS is a blue petrol Lotus Europa S first used on 20 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 70,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

L8 TOS blue Lotus Europa – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
70,901 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 TOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Europa S
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 TOS was last recorded at 70,901 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 1,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,795 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,106 miles
Average per year
3,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,901 miles
  • 2025 – 69,795 miles
  • 2024 – 67,170 miles
  • 2023 – 64,879 miles
  • 2022 – 61,392 miles
  • 2021 – 59,993 miles
  • 2020 – 57,450 miles
  • 2019 – 57,274 miles
  • 2018 – 55,381 miles
  • 2017 – 54,772 miles
  • 2016 – 52,639 miles
  • 2015 – 50,640 miles
  • 2014 – 45,420 miles
  • 2013 – 40,073 miles
  • 2012 – 34,251 miles
  • 2011 – 26,260 miles
  • 2010 – 19,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,901 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,901 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    70,901 miles
    Test number
    849738055159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,795 miles (+2,625)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    69,795 miles
    Test number
    362640265763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,170 miles (+2,291)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,170 miles
    Test number
    644842347329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,879 miles (+3,487)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    64,879 miles
    Test number
    330131687428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,392 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,392 miles
    Test number
    690343950094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,993 miles (+2,543)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    59,993 miles
    Test number
    707087036682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,450 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,450 miles
    Test number
    315314194009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,274 miles (+1,893)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,274 miles
    Test number
    884613964263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,381 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,381 miles
    Test number
    336063554814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,380 miles (+608)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,380 miles
    Test number
    159241783011
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  11. Pass54,772 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    54,772 miles
    Test number
    904377741251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,639 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,639 miles
    Test number
    998629146295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,640 miles (+5,220)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    50,640 miles
    Test number
    463053136689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,420 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,420 miles
    Test number
    169454424371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,073 miles (+5,822)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,073 miles
    Test number
    469046313479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,251 miles (+7,991)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,251 miles
    Test number
    455414722372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,260 miles (+6,582)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,260 miles
    Test number
    527848821308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,678 miles (+3,253)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,678 miles
    Test number
    411217520366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    16,425 miles
    Test number
    171182840482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail16,425 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,425 miles
    Test number
    280802640097
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Questions about L8 TOS

Does L8 TOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 TOS is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 TOS?
The MOT on L8 TOS is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 TOS done?
L8 TOS was recorded at 70,901 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 3,295 miles a year.
Has L8 TOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 TOS has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on L8 TOS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L8 TOS find?
L8 TOS passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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