MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Oil leak
oil leak at filter housing
slight lift o/s & n/s front suspension lower trunions
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s outer sill panel cover corroded
oil leak gear selector shaft
pre rear fog lamp requirements
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?
Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SJM 303M is a 1974 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 SJM 303M, 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 SJM 303M registered?
SJM 303M is a 1974 Lotus Europa, first registered on 11 March 1974.
Is SJM 303M safe to buy?
The MOT history for SJM 303M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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