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JLB 231N

1974 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,105 mi
Last recorded58,105 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1974 Lotus Europa63,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLB 231N
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 58,105 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 57,832 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 57,362 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 57,125 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 56,103 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 55,723 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 53,749 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 52,943 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 51,897 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 51,273 miles

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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JLB 231N is a 1974 Lotus Europa in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 63,158 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 JLB 231N, 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 52 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 JLB 231N?

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What year was JLB 231N registered?

JLB 231N is a 1974 Lotus Europa, first registered on 12 December 1974.

Is JLB 231N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLB 231N shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JLB 231N have outstanding finance?

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