MOT Status
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61,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe join / mainifold (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play in offside rear drive shaft u/j joint
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear brakes binding very slightly
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?
Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BLF 869H is a 1969 Lotus Europa in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 BLF 869H, 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.
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What year was BLF 869H registered?
BLF 869H is a 1969 Lotus Europa, first registered on 18 November 1969.
Is BLF 869H safe to buy?
The MOT history for BLF 869H shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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