MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,151 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both rear tyre inner sidewalls close to fouling on rear suspension
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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?
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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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