MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,631 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
long travel on parking brake
offside and nearside rear brakes slightley dragging
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
offside track rod end gater split
parking brake has long travel
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
parking brake has long travel
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?
Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HYS 55L is a 1973 Lotus Europa in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1973 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 52,271 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 HYS 55L, 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 53 years old, this Lotus Europa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of HYS 55L?
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What year was HYS 55L registered?
HYS 55L is a 1973 Lotus Europa, first registered on 30 March 1973.
Is HYS 55L safe to buy?
The MOT history for HYS 55L shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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