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BNK 570K

1971 Lotus Europa

Yellow Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,272 mi
Last recorded76,272 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 Lotus Europa45,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNK 570K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 76,272 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 75,987 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 75,976 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 75,873 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 75,793 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 75,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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BNK 570K is a 1971 Lotus Europa in Yellow with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 45,192 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 BNK 570K, 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 55 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 BNK 570K registered?

BNK 570K is a 1971 Lotus Europa, first registered on 24 November 1971.

Is BNK 570K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNK 570K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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