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JOL 924L

1973 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,881 mi
Last recorded56,881 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1973 Lotus Europa52,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOL 924L
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 56,881 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 55,107 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 55,045 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 55,041 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,767 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 54,767 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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JOL 924L is a 1973 Lotus Europa in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JOL 924L, 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 JOL 924L?

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What year was JOL 924L registered?

JOL 924L is a 1973 Lotus Europa, first registered on 12 March 1973.

Is JOL 924L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOL 924L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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