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FAX 158K

1972 Lotus Europa

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,493 mi
Last recorded51,493 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Lotus Europa55,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAX 158K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 51,493 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 51,273 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 51,008 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 50,729 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 49,729 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,545 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,329 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,004 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 48,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,925 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 42,857 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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FAX 158K is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 FAX 158K, 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 FAX 158K registered?

FAX 158K is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 16 May 1972.

Is FAX 158K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAX 158K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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