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CNF 357M

1974 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1559cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,910 mi
Last recorded18,910 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1974 Lotus Europa63,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNF 357M
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,559cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 18,910 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 18,896 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 18,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Inner Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CNF 357M is a 1974 Lotus Europa in Black with a 1,559cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 63,158 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 CNF 357M, 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 52 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 CNF 357M registered?

CNF 357M is a 1974 Lotus Europa, first registered on 30 April 1974.

Is CNF 357M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNF 357M shows 3 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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