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LVW 34J

1971 Lotus Europa

Red Petrol 1565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,317 mi
Last recorded81,317 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Lotus Europa45,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVW 34J
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,565cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 81,317 miles

all wheel bearings & steering column has slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2017 81,305 miles

slight play in all wheel bearings

slight play in steering column

Pass 21 Jul 2015 81,245 miles

slight play in the front wheel bearings

slight play in the steering column

Pass 15 Aug 2014 81,241 miles

play in the steering column

slight play in the front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2013 81,224 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

play in top of steering column

Pass 2 Aug 2012 81,206 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

play in top of steering column

slight brake judder

Fail 27 Jul 2012 81,202 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

play in top of steering column

slight brake judder

Pass 5 Aug 2011 81,116 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f stering rack gaiter cracked (strong advise)

n/s/f track rod end gaiter split

slightly play on stering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,935 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Jul 2010 80,935 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jul 2009 80,053 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2008 80,139 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in the steering column

v.slight play in the steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2007 79,697 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

play in steering column

Pass 3 Jul 2006 79,384 miles

interaction on rear lights

oil leak

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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LVW 34J is a 1971 Lotus Europa in Red with a 1,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LVW 34J, 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.

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What year was LVW 34J registered?

LVW 34J is a 1971 Lotus Europa, first registered on 14 January 1971.

Is LVW 34J safe to buy?

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