MOT Status
Mileage
46,758 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
inner side wall of n/s rear tyre split slightly
number plates not on any backing
How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?
Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GHO 12K is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Orange with a 1,465cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 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 GHO 12K, 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 GHO 12K registered?
GHO 12K is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 23 May 1972.
Is GHO 12K safe to buy?
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