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YPL 114H

1969 Lotus Europa

Red Petrol 1565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,741 mi
Last recorded3,741 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1969 Lotus Europa43,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPL 114H
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,565cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 3,741 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 2,314 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 1,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 87 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 85 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013
Pass 6 Dec 2011 8,615 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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YPL 114H is a 1969 Lotus Europa in Red with a 1,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1969 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 43,803 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 YPL 114H, 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 57 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 YPL 114H?

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What year was YPL 114H registered?

YPL 114H is a 1969 Lotus Europa, first registered on 5 August 1969.

Is YPL 114H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPL 114H shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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