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EDG 697L

1973 Lotus Europa

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,792 mi
Last recorded25,792 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1973 Lotus Europa52,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDG 697L
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,792 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 22 Apr 2014 25,756 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 25,702 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 25,560 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 25,535 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2009 25,535 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 25,483 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,903 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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EDG 697L is a 1973 Lotus Europa in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EDG 697L, 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.

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What year was EDG 697L registered?

EDG 697L is a 1973 Lotus Europa, first registered on 2 January 1973.

Is EDG 697L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDG 697L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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