MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,324 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?
Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ABW 359K is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 ABW 359K, 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
How do I check the history of ABW 359K?
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What year was ABW 359K registered?
ABW 359K is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 10 January 1972.
Is ABW 359K safe to buy?
The MOT history for ABW 359K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ABW 359K have outstanding finance?
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