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PWH 4H

1970 Lotus Europa

Yellow Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,775 mi
Last recorded25,775 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1970 Lotus Europa26,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWH 4H
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 25,775 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 25,761 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 25,730 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 25,675 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 25,619 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 25,568 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 25,535 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 25,466 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 25,370 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 25,301 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 25,193 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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PWH 4H is a 1970 Lotus Europa in Yellow with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 PWH 4H, 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 PWH 4H?

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What year was PWH 4H registered?

PWH 4H is a 1970 Lotus Europa, first registered on 17 March 1970.

Is PWH 4H safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWH 4H shows 11 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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