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WGU 541M

1974 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,036 mi
Last recorded5,036 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 Lotus Europa63,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGU 541M
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2017 5,036 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 4,455 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 4,223 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 3,969 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 3,709 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2011 3,488 miles

park brake reserve just adequate

Pass 1 Mar 2010 2,919 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 2,363 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 2,148 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 2,132 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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WGU 541M is a 1974 Lotus Europa in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WGU 541M, 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.

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What year was WGU 541M registered?

WGU 541M is a 1974 Lotus Europa, first registered on 28 May 1974.

Is WGU 541M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGU 541M shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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