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EHN 299H

1969 Lotus Europa

Gold Petrol 1470cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,465 mi
Last recorded41,465 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1969 Lotus Europa43,803 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHN 299H
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1969
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,470cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 41,465 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 40,330 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 39,938 miles

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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EHN 299H is a 1969 Lotus Europa in Gold with a 1,470cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EHN 299H, 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 EHN 299H registered?

EHN 299H is a 1969 Lotus Europa, first registered on 12 September 1969.

Is EHN 299H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHN 299H shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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