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GEX 154N

1974 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,133 mi
Last recorded69,133 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1974 Lotus Europa63,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEX 154N
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 69,133 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 69,133 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 67,805 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 67,377 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 67,343 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,272 miles

O/S and N/S rear U/J Joints have slight wear o.k at time of test.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 67,159 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 67,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 66,884 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 66,454 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 66,222 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 65,687 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 65,028 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 64,604 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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GEX 154N is a 1974 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1974 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 63,158 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 GEX 154N, 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 52 years old, this Lotus Europa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GEX 154N registered?

GEX 154N is a 1974 Lotus Europa, first registered on 1 November 1974.

Is GEX 154N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEX 154N shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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