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925 JPB

1981 Lotus Seven

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,553 mi
Last recorded13,553 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
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Vehicle Details

Registration925 JPB
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 13,553 miles

Slight play in steering/suspension components, none excessive.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 12,208 miles

near side and off side front top tie bar to top arm, bushes splitting. not considered excessive

near side rear brake binding, not considered excessive

play in front wheel bearings, not considered excessive

play in off side front trunion. not considered excessive

play in steering column, top and bottom. not considered excessive.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 10,397 miles

Play in both front wheel bearings, not excessive.

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 9,252 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 8,031 miles

Knocking heard from steering rack, no play found.

Play at steering wheel, not excessive.

Typical early Lotus play at steering column top joint, not considered excessive.

Pass 21 Oct 2006 6,654 miles

Play at steering rack ends, not excessive.

Play at steering wheel, not excessive.

Fail 18 Oct 2006 6,624 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Play at steering rack ends, not excessive.

Play at steering wheel, not excessive.

Pass 17 Oct 2005 5,945 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2005 5,907 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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925 JPB is a 1981 Lotus Seven in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 925 JPB, 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 45 years old, this Lotus Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 925 JPB registered?

925 JPB is a 1981 Lotus Seven, first registered on 1 June 1981.

Is 925 JPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 925 JPB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 925 JPB have outstanding finance?

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