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AAD 414K

1971 Lotus Europa

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,967 mi
Last recorded9,967 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1971 Lotus Europa45,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAD 414K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 9,967 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 9,882 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 9,853 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

front brakes sightly corroded

raer brakes binding very slightly

rear shocks lower mount rubbers slightly worn

very slight leak from O/S/F shock

Pass 18 Apr 2006 9,670 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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AAD 414K is a 1971 Lotus Europa in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AAD 414K, 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 AAD 414K registered?

AAD 414K is a 1971 Lotus Europa, first registered on 20 September 1971.

Is AAD 414K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAD 414K shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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