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BGK 19H

1970 Lotus Europa

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,112 mi
Last recorded1,112 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1970 Lotus Europa26,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGK 19H
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2024 1,112 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 1,059 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 655 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play connecting arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 428 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 322 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 49 miles

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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BGK 19H is a 1970 Lotus Europa in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BGK 19H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGK 19H registered?

BGK 19H is a 1970 Lotus Europa, first registered on 15 June 1970.

Is BGK 19H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGK 19H shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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