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RTE 293L

1971 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,083 mi
Last recorded96,083 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1971 Lotus Europa45,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTE 293L
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2008 96,083 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 95,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 95,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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RTE 293L is a 1971 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 45,192 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 RTE 293L, 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 55 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 RTE 293L?

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What year was RTE 293L registered?

RTE 293L is a 1971 Lotus Europa, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RTE 293L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTE 293L shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RTE 293L have outstanding finance?

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