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WKY 331K

1972 Lotus Europa

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,878 mi
Last recorded72,878 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1972 Lotus Europa55,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKY 331K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 72,878 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 72,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes perished and cracking

Fail 30 Oct 2018 72,314 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes perished and cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2017 71,982 miles

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

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2016 71,647 miles

engine oil leak

fuel pipe near to offside fuel tank perished and cracked, no signs of leaks at this stage

Pass 28 May 2015 71,490 miles

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

hand brake efficiency low

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 69,614 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2013 68,851 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 67,293 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 May 2011 66,184 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 65,021 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 64,966 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hose clips missing on low pressure fuel lines but not causing fuel lines to leak.

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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WKY 331K is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 55,308 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 WKY 331K, 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 54 years old, this Lotus Europa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WKY 331K is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 21 January 1972.

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