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KWU 671J

1971 Lotus Europa

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

938 mi
Last recorded938 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Lotus Europa45,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWU 671J
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 938 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 934 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working works wrong way rouind (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 900 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 849 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 825 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 816 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 773 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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KWU 671J is a 1971 Lotus Europa in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1971 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 45,192 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 KWU 671J, 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 55 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 KWU 671J registered?

KWU 671J is a 1971 Lotus Europa, first registered on 24 May 1971.

Is KWU 671J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWU 671J shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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