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SRB 48K

1972 Lotus Europa

Blue Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,286 mi
Last recorded84,286 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1972 Lotus Europa55,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRB 48K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 84,286 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 84,286 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 84,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 84,206 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 83,890 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 83,840 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 83,689 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 83,237 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 83,209 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 83,178 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 83,085 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 83,059 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 82,999 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 82,988 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 82,986 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2006 82,980 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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SRB 48K is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Blue with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SRB 48K, 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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What year was SRB 48K registered?

SRB 48K is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is SRB 48K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRB 48K shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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