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VAA 686H

1970 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,679 mi
Last recorded6,679 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1970 Lotus Europa26,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAA 686H
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 6,679 miles

Exhaust noisy

Fail 3 Jul 2018 6,679 miles

Exhaust noisy

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 6,254 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 6,174 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 610 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 591 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 5,640 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 4,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 4,182 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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VAA 686H is a 1970 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VAA 686H, 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

How do I check the history of VAA 686H?

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What year was VAA 686H registered?

VAA 686H is a 1970 Lotus Europa, first registered on 18 February 1970.

Is VAA 686H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAA 686H shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VAA 686H have outstanding finance?

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