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SMA 908H

1970 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,790 mi
Last recorded21,790 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1970 Lotus Europa26,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMA 908H
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 21,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 20,822 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 19,862 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 19,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 18,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 18,328 miles

no brake pedal rubber fitted, but this maybe standard

no number plates fitted to vehicle but the lettering in the grylls is standard

Pass 18 May 2015 17,367 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 16,931 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 16,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2013 16,601 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 16,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside brake reading low effort

Pass 13 May 2011 15,757 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 14,985 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 14,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2009 14,475 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 13,893 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 13,216 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 13,192 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 12,671 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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SMA 908H is a 1970 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SMA 908H, 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

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What year was SMA 908H registered?

SMA 908H is a 1970 Lotus Europa, first registered on 12 March 1970.

Is SMA 908H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMA 908H shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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