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BBJ 777H

1970 Lotus Europa

White Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,587 mi
Last recorded78,587 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1970 Lotus Europa26,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBJ 777H
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,587 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 78,586 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam Both sides (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Stop lamp not working Both sides (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to back at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished/cracked

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged From fuel tank (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective ()

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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BBJ 777H is a 1970 Lotus Europa in White with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 26,505 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 BBJ 777H, 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 56 years old, this Lotus Europa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BBJ 777H is a 1970 Lotus Europa, first registered on 9 January 1970.

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