Lotus Europa
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 103 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
86%
Total Tests
103
Best Year
2007 (89%)
Years Covered
2
About the Lotus Europa
The Lotus Europa has been tested 103 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2006 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2007 model is the most reliable with a 89% pass rate from 63 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 83%. The 6 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 46,391 miles, while the newest (2007) averages 56,438 miles.
Compared to the Lotus brand average of 90%, the Europa is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Lotus models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Lotus Europa by Year
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