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YJH 49K

1971 Lotus Europa

Yellow Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,003 mi
Last recorded74,003 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 Lotus Europa45,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJH 49K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 74,003 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 73,948 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 73,667 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 73,010 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 72,300 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 71,543 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 71,543 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 70,455 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 69,249 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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YJH 49K is a 1971 Lotus Europa in Yellow with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1971 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 45,192 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 YJH 49K, 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 55 years old, this Lotus Europa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJH 49K registered?

YJH 49K is a 1971 Lotus Europa, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is YJH 49K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJH 49K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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