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BNT 616K

1972 Lotus Europa

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,464 mi
Last recorded6,464 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Lotus Europa55,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNT 616K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 6,464 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 6,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise both front lower suspension arm , securing bolts have slight movement , but not likely to be detached

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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BNT 616K is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 BNT 616K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNT 616K registered?

BNT 616K is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is BNT 616K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNT 616K shows 2 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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