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WYX 527M

1974 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,276 mi
Last recorded38,276 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 Lotus Europa63,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYX 527M
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 38,276 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 38,276 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 38,086 miles

slight play in both driveshaft ujs

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,991 miles

slight play in both driveshafts

Pass 29 May 2014 36,773 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 34,078 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 31,163 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 31,061 miles

stigh play in rear drive shafts

Pass 8 Apr 2009 30,310 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear light lense cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,575 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,559 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 28,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 26,595 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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WYX 527M is a 1974 Lotus Europa in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WYX 527M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WYX 527M registered?

WYX 527M is a 1974 Lotus Europa, first registered on 25 April 1974.

Is WYX 527M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYX 527M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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