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SFR 409J

1970 Lotus Europa

Yellow Petrol 1565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1970 Lotus Europa26,505 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFR 409J
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,565cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018

offside rear light lens insecure

offside rear suspension low

Fail 27 Feb 2018

Front registration plate missing no reflective back ground (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate missing no reflective back ground (6.3.1a)

offside rear light lens insecure

offside rear suspension low

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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SFR 409J is a 1970 Lotus Europa in Yellow with a 1,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SFR 409J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SFR 409J?

You can check the full history of SFR 409J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SFR 409J registered?

SFR 409J is a 1970 Lotus Europa, first registered on 17 August 1970.

Is SFR 409J safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFR 409J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SFR 409J have outstanding finance?

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