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1234 ND

1972 Lotus Europa

Gold Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,870 mi
Last recorded54,870 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Lotus Europa55,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1234 ND
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 May 2017 54,870 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 54,031 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 53,828 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,177 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,608 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 51,545 miles

discs slightly pitted

Pass 13 Mar 2009 50,521 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 48,558 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 47,608 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,051 miles

Registration number fixed to the grill

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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1234 ND is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Gold with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 55,308 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 1234 ND, 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 54 years old, this Lotus Europa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1234 ND registered?

1234 ND is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is 1234 ND safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1234 ND shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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