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JPH 88K

1972 Lotus Europa

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,309 mi
Last recorded49,309 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1972 Lotus Europa55,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPH 88K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 49,309 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 49,277 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 49,260 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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JPH 88K is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JPH 88K, 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 JPH 88K registered?

JPH 88K is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 21 January 1972.

Is JPH 88K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPH 88K shows 3 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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