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KTW 348N

1975 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,493 mi
Last recorded47,493 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTW 348N
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 47,493 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 47,089 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 46,935 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 46,273 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 46,273 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 45,460 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 May 2012 45,460 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

INTERIOR MIRROR DETACHED FRON WINDSCREEN.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,235 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 45,235 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front anti roll bar link bushes showing signs of play,recommend replacement bushes.

Some play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 May 2007 44,670 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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KTW 348N is a 1975 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KTW 348N, 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 51 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 KTW 348N registered?

KTW 348N is a 1975 Lotus Europa, first registered on 11 June 1975.

Is KTW 348N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTW 348N shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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