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AOR 9J

1971 Lotus Europa

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,333 mi
Last recorded1,333 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Lotus Europa45,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOR 9J
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 1,333 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 1,300 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 1,292 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 1,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

hazard switch wornbut operates ok

Pass 19 Sep 2013 1,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

hazard switch wornbut operates ok

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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AOR 9J is a 1971 Lotus Europa in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AOR 9J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AOR 9J registered?

AOR 9J is a 1971 Lotus Europa, first registered on 24 May 1971.

Is AOR 9J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOR 9J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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