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GYN 477J

1971 Lotus Europa

Yellow Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

54,420 mi
Last recorded54,420 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2007
Typical for 1971 Lotus Europa45,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYN 477J
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2007 54,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 54,420 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 12,300 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Brake lever reduced in thickness by less than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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GYN 477J is a 1971 Lotus Europa in Yellow with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1971 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 45,192 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 GYN 477J, 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 55 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 GYN 477J registered?

GYN 477J is a 1971 Lotus Europa, first registered on 14 July 1971.

Is GYN 477J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYN 477J shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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