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LML 151K

1972 Lotus Europa

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,476 mi
Last recorded4,476 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1972 Lotus Europa55,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLML 151K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 4,476 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 4,168 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside outer steering rack boot clip loose

play/ wear at rear wheels when jacked fron inner driveshaft to gearbox

Fail 30 May 2009 4,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside outer steering rack boot clip loose

play/ wear at rear wheels when jacked fron inner driveshaft to gearbox

Pass 23 May 2008 4,110 miles

185/70-13 to rear and 175/70-13 to front

emmisions visual

slight free play in nearside and offside rear drive shaft ends(gearbox)

unable to jack front with suspension free

Fail 1 Jun 2007 3,996 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front brake binding

Pass 1 Jun 2007 3,996 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front brake binding

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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LML 151K is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LML 151K, 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 LML 151K registered?

LML 151K is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 2 June 1972.

Is LML 151K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LML 151K shows 6 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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