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GVK 7K

1972 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,897 mi
Last recorded51,897 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Lotus Europa55,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVK 7K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 51,897 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 51,412 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 51,074 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 50,639 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 50,180 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 50,000 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 50,000 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 49,925 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 49,547 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 49,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

throttle cable frayed.

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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GVK 7K is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GVK 7K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GVK 7K registered?

GVK 7K is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is GVK 7K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVK 7K shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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