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850 XHT

1964 Lotus Seven

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,937 mi
Last recorded92,937 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
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Vehicle Details

Registration850 XHT
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 92,937 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 91,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 91,067 miles

All tyres on 2.5 -3mm

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 89,890 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 87,687 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 84,999 miles

Slight play at Nearside Front steering knuckle joint

Pass 20 Sep 2016 82,310 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 82,207 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 81,033 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 79,764 miles

slight play at nearside steering arm

slight play at offside front wheel

Fail 15 Aug 2014 79,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight play at nearside steering arm

slight play at offside front wheel

Pass 24 Jul 2013 78,489 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 77,267 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 76,786 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 76,024 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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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850 XHT is a 1964 Lotus Seven in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 850 XHT, 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 62 years old, this Lotus Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 850 XHT registered?

850 XHT is a 1964 Lotus Seven, first registered on 1 July 1964.

Is 850 XHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 850 XHT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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