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WWT 657L

1973 Lotus Europa

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,283 mi
Last recorded80,283 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 1973 Lotus Europa52,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWT 657L
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 80,283 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Horn control insecure not marked (7.7 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 80,283 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Horn control insecure not marked (7.7 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 80,159 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 80,158 miles

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 80,000 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 79,996 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,742 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 79,737 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 79,486 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 79,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 78,750 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 78,750 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 76,782 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 76,771 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WWT 657L?

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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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