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APF 760H

1969 Lotus Europa

Yellow Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,744 mi
Last recorded3,744 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1969 Lotus Europa43,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPF 760H
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1969
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 3,744 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 3,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2017 3,716 miles

o/s and n/s handbrake reading low

Pass 22 Feb 2016 3,452 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 3,452 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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APF 760H is a 1969 Lotus Europa in Yellow with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1969 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 43,803 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 APF 760H, 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 57 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 APF 760H?

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What year was APF 760H registered?

APF 760H is a 1969 Lotus Europa, first registered on 27 November 1969.

Is APF 760H safe to buy?

The MOT history for APF 760H shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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