MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,054 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Halfshaft stud missing (4.2.B.3)
Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside hand brake is up to a legal requiment but will need attention in the near future
nearside steering rack ball end has slight play but not considered excessive at the time of test
How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?
Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TAM 149J is a 1970 Lotus Europa in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 TAM 149J, 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.
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What year was TAM 149J registered?
TAM 149J is a 1970 Lotus Europa, first registered on 21 October 1970.
Is TAM 149J safe to buy?
The MOT history for TAM 149J shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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