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NEF 283K

1971 Lotus Europa

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,887 mi
Last recorded47,887 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1971 Lotus Europa45,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEF 283K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 47,887 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 47,887 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2021 47,467 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 47,467 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 47,024 miles

undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 2 Dec 2020 47,024 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 13 Mar 2015 45,478 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,304 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 44,108 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Jun 2008 44,108 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,007 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 43,713 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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NEF 283K is a 1971 Lotus Europa in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NEF 283K, 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 NEF 283K registered?

NEF 283K is a 1971 Lotus Europa, first registered on 1 November 1971.

Is NEF 283K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NEF 283K shows 12 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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