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6 BCU

1989 Lotus Seven

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,610 mi
Last recorded29,610 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration6 BCU
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 29,610 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 29,332 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 28,905 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 27,905 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 27,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,894 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 27,891 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 27,865 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Seven?

Based on 1,987 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
215
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
parking brake recording little or no effort 36
position lamp(s) not working 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 23
brake recording little or no effort 23
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6 BCU is a 1989 Lotus Seven in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Lotus Seven fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 6 BCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 37 years old, this Lotus Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 6 BCU?

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What year was 6 BCU registered?

6 BCU is a 1989 Lotus Seven, first registered on 24 January 1989.

Is 6 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 BCU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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