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YRJ 70K

1972 Lotus Europa

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,554 mi
Last recorded39,554 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Lotus Europa55,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRJ 70K
MakeLotus
ModelEuropa
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 39,554 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 39,051 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 38,044 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 36,946 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 36,862 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 36,781 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 36,597 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 36,421 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 98,282 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 35,900 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 35,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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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YRJ 70K is a 1972 Lotus Europa in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YRJ 70K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YRJ 70K registered?

YRJ 70K is a 1972 Lotus Europa, first registered on 17 May 1972.

Is YRJ 70K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRJ 70K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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