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9442 PO

1960 Lotus Seven

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,725 mi
Last recorded7,725 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 1960 Lotus Seven30,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9442 PO
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Nov 2018 7,725 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 7,303 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 5,795 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 5,404 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 3,565 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 2,727 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

parking brake efficiency low

some imbalance front brakes

Pass 15 Feb 2012 2,077 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 27 miles

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

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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9442 PO is a 1960 Lotus Seven in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1960 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 30,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 9442 PO, 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 66 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 9442 PO registered?

9442 PO is a 1960 Lotus Seven, first registered on 1 February 1960.

Is 9442 PO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9442 PO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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