MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,284 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing
handbrake requires attention
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing
handbrake requires attention
Movement in both rear suspension driveshafts
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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