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MOO 69J

1971 Lotus Europa

Red Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,306 mi
Last recorded41,306 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Lotus Europa45,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOO 69J
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 41,306 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 41,302 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 41,065 miles

slight play in both rear wheels

Pass 19 May 2016 40,906 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 40,762 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 40,718 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in top of steering column

Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,668 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 40,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,348 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 40,030 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 May 2009 40,030 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 39,918 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 39,918 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Some play in steering column upper bearing.

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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MOO 69J is a 1971 Lotus Europa in Red with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MOO 69J, 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 MOO 69J registered?

MOO 69J is a 1971 Lotus Europa, first registered on 16 April 1971.

Is MOO 69J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOO 69J shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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