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ABW 229G

2003 Lotus Europa

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,499 mi
Last recorded64,499 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 229G
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 64,499 miles

both rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2014 64,114 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 63,787 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar linkage has slight wear

slight freeplay on rear suspension bushes

Fail 23 May 2013 63,787 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/f anti roll bar linkage has slight wear

slight freeplay on rear suspension bushes

Pass 16 May 2012 62,233 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 61,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2010 61,557 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 61,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 3,503 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 61,301 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 61,098 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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ABW 229G is a 2003 Lotus Europa in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ABW 229G, 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 23 years old, this Lotus Europa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ABW 229G registered?

ABW 229G is a 2003 Lotus Europa, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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