MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,899 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight damage to both front upper suspension arms, rear most
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Although brake efficiency is fine,Servo only seems to soften feel on pedal when engine not running.
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?
Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.
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DDF 856H is a 1970 Lotus Europa in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 1970 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 26,505 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 DDF 856H, 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 56 years old, this Lotus Europa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of DDF 856H?
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What year was DDF 856H registered?
DDF 856H is a 1970 Lotus Europa, first registered on 27 February 1970.
Is DDF 856H safe to buy?
The MOT history for DDF 856H shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DDF 856H have outstanding finance?
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