MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,054 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
slight play in offside and nearside lower swivels.
How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?
Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.
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FKT 178L is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 FKT 178L, 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 FKT 178L registered?
FKT 178L is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 11 October 1972.
Is FKT 178L safe to buy?
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