MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,119 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/f seat has slight movement rear inner but secure
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/f seat has slight movement rear inner but secure
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?
Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EPP 779K is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 EPP 779K, 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 EPP 779K registered?
EPP 779K is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 1 February 1972.
Is EPP 779K safe to buy?
The MOT history for EPP 779K shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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