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GPU 59H

1970 Lotus Europa

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,885 mi
Last recorded1,885 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1970 Lotus Europa26,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPU 59H
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 1,885 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 1,883 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake fluid getting low

slight oil leak

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 May 2009 1,883 miles

brake fluid getting low

slight oil leak

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Oct 2007 1,880 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 1,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2005 382 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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GPU 59H is a 1970 Lotus Europa in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 26,505 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 GPU 59H, 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 56 years old, this Lotus Europa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GPU 59H registered?

GPU 59H is a 1970 Lotus Europa, first registered on 9 January 1970.

Is GPU 59H safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPU 59H shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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