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AAA 12J

1971 Lotus Europa

Gold Petrol 1565cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,953 mi
Last recorded67,953 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Lotus Europa45,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAA 12J
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,565cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 67,953 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear foot brake effort slightly low.

Slight play in nearside rear driveshaft inner universal joint.

Fail 5 Apr 2018 67,953 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear foot brake effort slightly low.

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Slight play in nearside rear driveshaft inner universal joint.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 67,305 miles

slight n/s/r brake bind

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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AAA 12J is a 1971 Lotus Europa in Gold with a 1,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AAA 12J, 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 AAA 12J registered?

AAA 12J is a 1971 Lotus Europa, first registered on 5 February 1971.

Is AAA 12J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAA 12J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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