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PGU 951K

1972 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,415 mi
Last recorded1,415 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Lotus Europa55,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGU 951K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 1,415 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 1,415 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 1,160 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 754 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 754 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

slight play in steering,

Pass 17 Sep 2014 113 miles

slight play in hubs

slight play in steering

Fail 16 Sep 2014 113 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

slight play in hubs

slight play in steering

Pass 20 Sep 2013 97 miles

slight play in rear hubs

slight play in steering

Pass 4 Sep 2012 42 miles

Oil leak

slight play in rear drive shaft joint

slight play in steering

Pass 1 Aug 2011 23 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 6 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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PGU 951K is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PGU 951K, 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 PGU 951K?

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What year was PGU 951K registered?

PGU 951K is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 12 April 1972.

Is PGU 951K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGU 951K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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