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HDM 411K

1972 Lotus Europa

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,403 mi
Last recorded84,403 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Lotus Europa55,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDM 411K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 84,403 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 84,403 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 84,337 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 84,286 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 May 2015 84,270 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 84,247 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight freeplay in offside front lower trunnion.

Pass 21 May 2013 84,205 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 May 2013 84,187 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 May 2012 84,150 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 May 2011 84,067 miles

Battery insecure

Rear fog lamp not operational.

Fail 25 May 2011 84,067 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not operational.

Pass 18 May 2010 83,957 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 83,949 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 83,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 83,853 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 83,636 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 83,337 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 83,337 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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HDM 411K is a 1972 Lotus Europa in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HDM 411K, 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 HDM 411K registered?

HDM 411K is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 3 January 1972.

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