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GHO 12K

1972 Lotus Europa

Orange Petrol 1465cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

46,758 mi
Last recorded46,758 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2005
Typical for 1972 Lotus Europa55,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHO 12K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,465cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2005 46,758 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for GHO 12K shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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