Est: £12,000 - £15,000
1972 Lotus Europa Chassis number 10948 Engine number 725352
United Kingdom • 4 Jun 2026 • Lot 26
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1972 Lotus Europa, owned since 2013. It has had work done by S J Sportscars and comes with receipts and MOT certificates.
Condition
6
Moderate wear, reconditioning required.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
10948
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
XXC 788K
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
1972 Lotus Europa
Chassis number 10948
Engine number 725352
Registration number XXC 788K
Red
Owned since 2013
Much work carried out by S J Sportscars, Crediton when purchased in 2013 (bills on file for £5,928.00 & £2,100.78, see images online)
File with receipts and a couple of previous MOT certificates
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Points of note
£2,750
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,628
Median Price (Since 2020)
£46,965
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
Gallery
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 22 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
65,246 miles
Registration Date
1972-01-01
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 23 2017 with 65,246 miles
Passed
On Jul 02 2013 with 65,247 miles
Failed
On Jun 27 2013 with 65,246 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
MOT Mileage Trend
