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FAH 106H

1969 Lotus Europa

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,873 mi
Last recorded31,873 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 1969 Lotus Europa43,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAH 106H
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 31,873 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fibreglass body damaged in various places

Fail 1 Nov 2017 31,873 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fibreglass body damaged in various areas

nearside rear wheel has one wheel nut fitted incorrectly

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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FAH 106H is a 1969 Lotus Europa in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1969 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 43,803 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 FAH 106H, 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 57 years old, this Lotus Europa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FAH 106H registered?

FAH 106H is a 1969 Lotus Europa, first registered on 21 July 1969.

Is FAH 106H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAH 106H shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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