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HTF 776K

1971 Lotus Europa

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,377 mi
Last recorded62,377 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1971 Lotus Europa45,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTF 776K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,377 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,367 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,286 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,582 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 60,851 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 59,773 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 59,773 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 59,773 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

gear linkage insecure at rear,bent and broken at front

Battery insecure

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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HTF 776K is a 1971 Lotus Europa in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HTF 776K, 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 HTF 776K registered?

HTF 776K is a 1971 Lotus Europa, first registered on 17 September 1971.

Is HTF 776K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTF 776K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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