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MOO 73J

1971 Lotus Europa

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,756 mi
Last recorded11,756 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1971 Lotus Europa45,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOO 73J
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2025 11,756 miles

Nearside Rear small amount of play where driveshaft enters gearbox

Offside Rear small amount of free play where driveshaft enters gearbox

Pass 28 Oct 2019 8,207 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 7,816 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 7,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 7,816 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 7,816 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 7,816 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 7,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 7,816 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 7,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn and pitted

offside rear has slight damage

rear drive shaft inner mounting point joints worn

slight play in nearside rack end

Pass 28 Oct 2009 7,816 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 7,816 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 7,816 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 5,916 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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MOO 73J is a 1971 Lotus Europa in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MOO 73J, 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 73J registered?

MOO 73J is a 1971 Lotus Europa, first registered on 10 May 1971.

Is MOO 73J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOO 73J shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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