MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,806 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake efficiency 25% Just meets pass limit, advise adjustment or repair.
Some movement in nearside rear driveshaft into gearbox joint
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight bind from nearside rear
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slight bind from nearside rear
How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?
Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DNP 242H is a 1969 Lotus Europa in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1969 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 43,803 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 DNP 242H, 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 57 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 DNP 242H?
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What year was DNP 242H registered?
DNP 242H is a 1969 Lotus Europa, first registered on 29 September 1969.
Is DNP 242H safe to buy?
The MOT history for DNP 242H shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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