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BDG 325K

1972 Lotus Europa

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,210 mi
Last recorded60,210 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1972 Lotus Europa55,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDG 325K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 60,210 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 60,199 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 60,127 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 60,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BDG 325K is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 BDG 325K, 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.

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What year was BDG 325K registered?

BDG 325K is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is BDG 325K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDG 325K shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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