MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,644 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?
Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CUO 43L is a 1973 Lotus Europa in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 1973 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 52,271 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 CUO 43L, 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 53 years old, this Lotus Europa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of CUO 43L?
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What year was CUO 43L registered?
CUO 43L is a 1973 Lotus Europa, first registered on 29 March 1973.
Is CUO 43L safe to buy?
The MOT history for CUO 43L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does CUO 43L have outstanding finance?
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