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DNR 30K

1972 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,889 mi
Last recorded75,889 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Lotus Europa55,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNR 30K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 May 2018 75,889 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 75,189 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 75,169 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 74,689 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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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DNR 30K is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 DNR 30K, 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 DNR 30K registered?

DNR 30K is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is DNR 30K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNR 30K shows 6 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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