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CKF 11K

1972 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,353 mi
Last recorded59,353 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1972 Lotus Europa55,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKF 11K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,353 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2011 58,443 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 58,443 miles

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

Both rear drive shaft locking roll pins breaking up

N/S front trunnion has slight play

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spark plug/s loose

Pass 22 Apr 2010 58,417 miles

N/S driveshaft inner u/j worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 58,289 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 58,062 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 57,753 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 57,243 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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CKF 11K is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 CKF 11K, 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 CKF 11K registered?

CKF 11K is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is CKF 11K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CKF 11K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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