MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,150 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Brake binding. (1.2.1 (g))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank has damp stain (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank has damp stain (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Oil leak ()
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/sr brake slightly bidding
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?
Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.
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RUT 589M is a 1974 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 1974 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 63,158 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 RUT 589M, 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 52 years old, this Lotus Europa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RUT 589M registered?
RUT 589M is a 1974 Lotus Europa, first registered on 5 June 1974.
Is RUT 589M safe to buy?
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