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PGS 456J

1970 Lotus Europa

White Petrol 1647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,448 mi
Last recorded28,448 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1970 Lotus Europa26,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGS 456J
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 28,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 27,809 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 26,159 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 25,508 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 25,446 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 25,335 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 25,335 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 25,172 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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PGS 456J is a 1970 Lotus Europa in White with a 1,647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1970 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 26,505 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 PGS 456J, 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 56 years old, this Lotus Europa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PGS 456J registered?

PGS 456J is a 1970 Lotus Europa, first registered on 9 December 1970.

Is PGS 456J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGS 456J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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