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TFK 939M

1974 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,078 mi
Last recorded75,078 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1974 Lotus Europa63,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFK 939M
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 75,078 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 74,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 74,970 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 74,800 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 74,800 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 74,552 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 74,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,190 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 74,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,678 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 73,678 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 72,671 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 94,815 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 72,644 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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TFK 939M is a 1974 Lotus Europa in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 TFK 939M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TFK 939M registered?

TFK 939M is a 1974 Lotus Europa, first registered on 24 May 1974.

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The MOT history for TFK 939M shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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