MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,967 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside rear driveshaft inner boot deteriorating.
offside front brake binding slightly.
How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?
Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SCW 299L is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SCW 299L, 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.
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How do I check the history of SCW 299L?
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What year was SCW 299L registered?
SCW 299L is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 27 September 1972.
Is SCW 299L safe to buy?
The MOT history for SCW 299L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SCW 299L have outstanding finance?
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