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FHH 28K

1971 Lotus Europa

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

13,291 mi
Last recorded13,291 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 1971 Lotus Europa45,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHH 28K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 13,291 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 13,291 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working does not flash (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working does not flash (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 13,273 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 13,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2020 13,273 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 13,263 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

both front seats not fully fixed down but still secure

Pass 10 Jul 2015 13,263 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 12,995 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 12,932 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 12,854 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 12,511 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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FHH 28K is a 1971 Lotus Europa in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FHH 28K, 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.

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FHH 28K is a 1971 Lotus Europa, first registered on 25 October 1971.

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