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KDX 47K

1984 Lotus Europa

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,304 mi
Last recorded84,304 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDX 47K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 84,304 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 84,304 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 83,626 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 82,598 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 81,959 miles

slight play in offside rear inner driveshaft

Pass 1 Jul 2008 81,172 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 81,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 80,481 miles

Park brake at offside is at lower level

Previous advised items have not been attended to.

Fail 27 Jun 2007 80,477 miles

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Differential leaking.

Front arms are rusty. †Rear arms show damage.

Front registration not on standard background.

Headlamp aim and pattern is poor.

Pass 19 Jun 2006 79,583 miles

Play detected at rear hubs.

Fail 14 Jun 2006 79,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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KDX 47K is a 1984 Lotus Europa in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KDX 47K, 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 42 years old, this Lotus Europa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KDX 47K registered?

KDX 47K is a 1984 Lotus Europa, first registered on 1 April 1984.

Is KDX 47K safe to buy?

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