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PWV 104H

1970 Lotus Europa

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

29,333 mi
Last recorded29,333 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1970 Lotus Europa26,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWV 104H
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 29,333 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 29,333 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 29,276 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 28,922 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 28,790 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 28,635 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 28,510 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 28,339 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 28,142 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

very slight binding from o/s/f brake

Pass 13 Jul 2012 27,748 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2012 27,743 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 27,671 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

strong smell of fuel but no leaks visible

Fail 3 Jun 2011 27,656 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

strong smell of fuel but no leaks visible

Pass 14 May 2010 27,277 miles

fuel lines deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2009 27,099 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 27,092 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 26,713 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 25,920 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 25,717 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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PWV 104H is a 1970 Lotus Europa in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 PWV 104H, 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 PWV 104H registered?

PWV 104H is a 1970 Lotus Europa, first registered on 30 January 1970.

Is PWV 104H safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWV 104H shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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