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XGG 40J

1970 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,418 mi
Last recorded11,418 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2007
Typical for 1970 Lotus Europa26,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGG 40J
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2007 11,418 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 10,830 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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XGG 40J is a 1970 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 26,505 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 XGG 40J, 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 56 years old, this Lotus Europa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XGG 40J registered?

XGG 40J is a 1970 Lotus Europa, first registered on 2 October 1970.

Is XGG 40J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGG 40J shows 2 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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