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JMU 250K

1971 Lotus Europa

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,560 mi
Last recorded32,560 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1971 Lotus Europa45,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMU 250K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 32,560 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 32,540 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 31,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,937 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,349 miles

front wiper slightly poor

indicators flashing slightly slow

number plate light slightly dim

oil leaks

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 30 Jun 2010 27,347 miles

front wiper blade slightly splitting

indicators flash slightly slow

oil leaks

rear number plate light slightly dim

slight play in nsf rack joint

Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,517 miles

front pads look slightly low

front shockers slightly damp

front tyres lightly wearing inner edges

handbrake effort poor

indicators flash slowly

odd washer fitted on n/s/r wheel nut

rear number plate slightly poor

slight n/s/f and both rear brake judder recorded

Fail 24 Jul 2009 26,515 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

odd washer fitted on n/s/r wheel nut

rear number plate slightly poor

front pads look slightly low

front shockers slightly damp

front tyres lightly wearing inner edges

handbrake effort poor

indicators flash slowly

slight n/s/f and both rear brake judder recorded

Pass 7 Jul 2008 23,219 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 20,795 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 15,485 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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JMU 250K is a 1971 Lotus Europa in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JMU 250K, 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.

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What year was JMU 250K registered?

JMU 250K is a 1971 Lotus Europa, first registered on 29 November 1971.

Is JMU 250K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMU 250K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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