1972 Lotus Europa 1.6L Petrol · YRJ 70K
1972 Lotus Europa (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17/05/1972. Recorded mileage 39,554 miles. MOT valid until 16/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS EUROPA
- Year / Origin
- 1972 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,554 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1972
- Engine
- 1600cc
YRJ 70K Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 39,554 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YRJ 70K Mileage History
- 07/10/202236,946 mi
- 18/10/202338,044 mi+1,098 mi
- 15/10/202439,051 mi+1,007 mi
- 15/10/202539,554 mi+503 mi
Average of roughly 863 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
YRJ 70K MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1972 Lotus Europa (YRJ 70K) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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