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OYX 470L

1973 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,771 mi
Last recorded4,771 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1973 Lotus Europa52,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYX 470L
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 4,771 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 4,148 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 3,448 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2008 3,445 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 3,223 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 893 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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OYX 470L is a 1973 Lotus Europa in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 52,271 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 OYX 470L, 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 53 years old, this Lotus Europa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OYX 470L registered?

OYX 470L is a 1973 Lotus Europa, first registered on 31 January 1973.

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