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CLG 755K

1971 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,284 mi
Last recorded42,284 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 1971 Lotus Europa45,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLG 755K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2021 42,284 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 41,168 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 41,030 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 40,465 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,370 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 39,938 miles

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

handbrake requires attention

Fail 13 Oct 2015 39,938 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

handbrake requires attention

Pass 3 Sep 2014 39,652 miles

Movement in both rear suspension driveshafts

Pass 26 Jun 2013 39,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,883 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 37,392 miles

O/S headlamp deteriorated so that the light output is reduced

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 37,392 miles

O/S headlamp deteriorated so that the light output is reduced

Oil leak

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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CLG 755K is a 1971 Lotus Europa in Black with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CLG 755K, 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 CLG 755K registered?

CLG 755K is a 1971 Lotus Europa, first registered on 22 October 1971.

Is CLG 755K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLG 755K shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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