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DAY 124K

1972 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

700 mi
Last recorded700 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Lotus Europa55,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAY 124K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 700 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 579 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 262 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 52 miles

Slight bind to rear brakes

Slight play in inner near side front joint

Pass 18 Jan 2017 90,319 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 90,319 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 24 Nov 2014 90,319 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 90,188 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 89,152 miles

Oil leak

slight play n/s of steering rack

slight play o/s/f lower trunion

Pass 16 Sep 2011 87,968 miles

corrosion on front centre chassis

slight play in nearside track rod swivel joint

squeaks from rear suspension bushes

Pass 1 Sep 2010 85,727 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 83,634 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 83,375 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 80,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 79,262 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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DAY 124K is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DAY 124K, 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 DAY 124K registered?

DAY 124K is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 24 March 1972.

Is DAY 124K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAY 124K shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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