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EDN 960K

1972 Lotus Europa

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

69,386 mi
Last recorded69,386 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Lotus Europa55,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDN 960K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 69,386 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 69,386 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 69,323 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 69,323 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 69,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 66,543 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 66,543 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,902 miles

Front registration plate does not have letters and figures on a white back ground.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 65,902 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front registration plate does not have letters and figures on a white back ground.

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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EDN 960K is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 EDN 960K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EDN 960K registered?

EDN 960K is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is EDN 960K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDN 960K shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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