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OWW 101K

1972 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

14,126 mi
Last recorded14,126 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 Lotus Europa55,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWW 101K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 14,126 miles

Offside Front Lower slight play in trunion

Offside inner door panel missing

under trays fitted unable to do full inspection

Pass 1 Jul 2014 14,115 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 14,109 miles

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

o/s rear brake binding

Fail 13 Jun 2014 14,109 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

n/s rear brake binding

o/s rear brake binding

Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,094 miles

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

brake fluid level down

main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,065 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 14,065 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 14,011 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 13,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Mar 2009 13,692 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 13,692 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 12,545 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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OWW 101K is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OWW 101K, 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.

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What year was OWW 101K registered?

OWW 101K is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is OWW 101K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWW 101K shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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