MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,044 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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