MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,149 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner WHEEL ARCH CRACKED -FRONT SUSPENSION MOUNT
Nearside Front Inner WHEEL ARCH DETEROIRATED
Nearside Front Lower SILL -HOLED -NON STRUCTUAL
Offside Front Inner WHEEL ARCH DETEROIRATED
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BORDER LINE (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower SILL -HOLED NON STRUCTUAL
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Lower INNER FLOOR PAN -HOLED NON STRUCTUAL
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
fibreglass body damaged underside of vehicle
How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?
Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EYF 3J is a 1971 Lotus Europa in Red with a 1,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1971 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 45,192 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 EYF 3J, 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 55 years old, this Lotus Europa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of EYF 3J?
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What year was EYF 3J registered?
EYF 3J is a 1971 Lotus Europa, first registered on 3 March 1971.
Is EYF 3J safe to buy?
The MOT history for EYF 3J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EYF 3J have outstanding finance?
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