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SPD 375L

1971 Lotus Europa

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

29,851 mi
Last recorded29,851 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1971 Lotus Europa45,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPD 375L
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 29,851 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 29,731 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 29,427 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 29,264 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 28,898 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 28,473 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 28,180 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 27,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 27,918 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 27,810 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 27,810 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2014 27,587 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 27,505 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 27,311 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 27,308 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 27,145 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 27,143 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 27,036 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 26,780 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,586 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 26,583 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,373 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,158 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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SPD 375L is a 1971 Lotus Europa in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1971 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 45,192 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 SPD 375L, 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 55 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 SPD 375L?

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What year was SPD 375L registered?

SPD 375L is a 1971 Lotus Europa, first registered on 10 November 1971.

Is SPD 375L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPD 375L shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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