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AAA 189J

1971 Lotus Europa

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,042 mi
Last recorded48,042 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1971 Lotus Europa45,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAA 189J
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,042 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 48,055 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 48,051 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/front tyre soft

Pass 11 Apr 2007 48,042 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 48,042 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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AAA 189J is a 1971 Lotus Europa in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 45,192 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AAA 189J, 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 55 years old, this Lotus Europa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AAA 189J registered?

AAA 189J is a 1971 Lotus Europa, first registered on 22 February 1971.

Is AAA 189J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAA 189J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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