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OVG 924J

1999 Lotus Europa

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,504 mi
Last recorded7,504 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVG 924J
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 7,504 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 7,504 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 7,435 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 7,429 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

HID head light retro fitted , no self leveling or washers fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2011 7,041 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 6,494 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 5,321 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 4 Jun 2009 5,000 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jun 2008 4,920 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 48,238 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 4,178 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 4,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OVG 924J is a 1999 Lotus Europa in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OVG 924J, 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 27 years old, this Lotus Europa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OVG 924J registered?

OVG 924J is a 1999 Lotus Europa, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is OVG 924J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVG 924J 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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