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FJD 16J

1971 Lotus Europa

White Petrol 1565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,339 mi
Last recorded4,339 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1971 Lotus Europa45,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJD 16J
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,565cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 4,339 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 4,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 4,171 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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FJD 16J is a 1971 Lotus Europa in White with a 1,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJD 16J, 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

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What year was FJD 16J registered?

FJD 16J is a 1971 Lotus Europa, first registered on 8 January 1971.

Is FJD 16J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJD 16J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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