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AAD 775K

1971 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,573 mi
Last recorded20,573 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1971 Lotus Europa45,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAD 775K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 20,573 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 1,967 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 1,900 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 1,870 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 1,860 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 1,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 1,743 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 1,645 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 1,548 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 1,418 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 775K is a 1971 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 AAD 775K, 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 775K registered?

AAD 775K is a 1971 Lotus Europa, first registered on 23 September 1971.

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