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BLD 326H

1970 Lotus Europa

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,044 mi
Last recorded50,044 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Lotus Europa26,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLD 326H
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,044 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 49,830 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 49,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,361 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,701 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 45,701 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 45,698 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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BLD 326H is a 1970 Lotus Europa in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1970 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 26,505 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 BLD 326H, 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 56 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 BLD 326H?

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What year was BLD 326H registered?

BLD 326H is a 1970 Lotus Europa, first registered on 19 May 1970.

Is BLD 326H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLD 326H shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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