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APF 759H

1969 Lotus Europa

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,151 mi
Last recorded40,151 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1969 Lotus Europa43,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPF 759H
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 40,151 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 39,932 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 39,551 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 39,305 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 39,279 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyre inner sidewalls close to fouling on rear suspension

Fail 22 Jul 2015 39,278 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyre inner sidewalls close to fouling on rear suspension

Pass 29 Jul 2014 37,461 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear shock absorbers very close to fouling on rear tyre inner side walls

slight play in nearside steering rack inner track rod joint

strong advisory that the offside front shock absorber is starting to leak

Fail 22 Jul 2014 37,437 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

rear shock absorbers very close to fouling on rear tyre inner side walls

slight play in nearside steering rack inner track rod joint

strong advisory that the offside front shock absorber is starting to leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 36,917 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shock absorber lower mountings very close to fouling on tyres

Fail 17 Jul 2013 36,907 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear shock absorber lower mountings very close to fouling on tyres

Pass 27 Jul 2012 35,730 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 35,730 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,257 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 34,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

OIL WEAPING FROM FILTER PIPES

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE INNER RACK END

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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APF 759H is a 1969 Lotus Europa in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 APF 759H, 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.

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What year was APF 759H registered?

APF 759H is a 1969 Lotus Europa, first registered on 5 December 1969.

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The MOT history for APF 759H shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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