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XHV 614

1972 Lotus Europa

Black Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

46,671 mi
Last recorded46,671 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Lotus Europa55,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHV 614
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 46,671 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))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 46,663 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 46,590 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 46,460 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 46,460 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 46,327 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 46,229 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 46,229 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 46,201 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 46,145 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 45,901 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 45,776 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 45,731 miles

End float in offside drive shaft

Fail 4 Jan 2016 45,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

End float in offside drive shaft

Pass 5 Jan 2015 45,668 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 45,668 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 45,486 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 45,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 45,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2013 45,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 44,952 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2012 44,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,193 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 44,186 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 43,958 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,756 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 42,753 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 41,374 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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XHV 614 is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Black with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 XHV 614, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XHV 614?

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What year was XHV 614 registered?

XHV 614 is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 16 June 1972.

Is XHV 614 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHV 614 shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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