MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,283 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))
Horn control insecure not marked (7.7 (b))
Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))
Horn control insecure not marked (7.7 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working Repeater (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?
Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WWT 657L is a 1973 Lotus Europa in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1973 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 52,271 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 WWT 657L, 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 53 years old, this Lotus Europa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was WWT 657L registered?
WWT 657L is a 1973 Lotus Europa, first registered on 1 March 1973.
Is WWT 657L safe to buy?
The MOT history for WWT 657L 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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