MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,795 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold/down pipe area (7.1.2)
Rear brake application is slightly uneven
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold/down pipe area (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp aim too high Both front (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Under tray covers are fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre has a small bulge on the tread
Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside rear tyre has a slight lump
How Reliable is the Lotus Europa?
Based on 3,956 MOT tests across 483 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MGT 188L is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1972 Lotus Europa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 55,308 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 MGT 188L, 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 54 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 MGT 188L?
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What year was MGT 188L registered?
MGT 188L is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 3 August 1972.
Is MGT 188L safe to buy?
The MOT history for MGT 188L 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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