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HTU 35K

1972 Lotus Europa

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,854 mi
Last recorded15,854 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Lotus Europa55,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTU 35K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2017 15,854 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 15,729 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 15,470 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 15,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 15,064 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2012 14,919 miles

slight bind rear brakes

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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HTU 35K is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HTU 35K, 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 HTU 35K registered?

HTU 35K is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is HTU 35K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTU 35K shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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