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NYC 7L

1972 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,217 mi
Last recorded51,217 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 1972 Lotus Europa55,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYC 7L
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 51,217 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 51,215 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 50,991 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 50,991 miles

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

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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NYC 7L is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NYC 7L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NYC 7L?

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What year was NYC 7L registered?

NYC 7L is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 13 November 1972.

Is NYC 7L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYC 7L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NYC 7L have outstanding finance?

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