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ETF 980J

1971 Lotus Europa

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,947 mi
Last recorded52,947 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1971 Lotus Europa45,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETF 980J
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2009 52,947 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 52,947 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 52,947 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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ETF 980J is a 1971 Lotus Europa in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 45,192 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 ETF 980J, 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 55 years old, this Lotus Europa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ETF 980J?

You can check the full history of ETF 980J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ETF 980J registered?

ETF 980J is a 1971 Lotus Europa, first registered on 3 May 1971.

Is ETF 980J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETF 980J shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ETF 980J have outstanding finance?

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