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KPA 700K

1972 Lotus Europa

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,375 mi
Last recorded80,375 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Lotus Europa55,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPA 700K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2017 80,375 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 79,550 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 79,189 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 79,083 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,830 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 78,589 miles

front washers

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Aug 2011 78,133 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 77,645 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 77,260 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 76,854 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 76,489 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 76,061 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 75,687 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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KPA 700K is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 KPA 700K, 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.

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What year was KPA 700K registered?

KPA 700K is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 2 February 1972.

Is KPA 700K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPA 700K shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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