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SJM 303M

1974 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,696 mi
Last recorded106,696 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Lotus Europa63,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJM 303M
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 106,696 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 105,466 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 4,265 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 2,440 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 600 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 99,408 miles

oil leak at filter housing

slight lift o/s & n/s front suspension lower trunions

Pass 3 Jun 2011 97,839 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 95,576 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 94,029 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 94,017 miles

Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 94,017 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 91,857 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 91,361 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 90,350 miles

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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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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