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PHX 230L

1973 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,439 mi
Last recorded5,439 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1973 Lotus Europa52,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHX 230L
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 5,439 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 5,360 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 5,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 5,075 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 5,047 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 4,712 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 4,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 4,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 4,064 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 4,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 4,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 4,063 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 4,063 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 4,063 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 4,063 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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PHX 230L is a 1973 Lotus Europa in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PHX 230L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PHX 230L registered?

PHX 230L is a 1973 Lotus Europa, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is PHX 230L safe to buy?

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