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AAJ 700K

1972 Lotus Europa

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,848 mi
Last recorded3,848 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Lotus Europa55,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAJ 700K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 3,848 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 3,479 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 3,186 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 2,648 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 1,461 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 99,282 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 98,110 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 96,116 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 94,585 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,185 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 91,095 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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AAJ 700K is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AAJ 700K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AAJ 700K registered?

AAJ 700K is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is AAJ 700K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAJ 700K shows 11 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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