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ABW 818D

1966 Lotus Seven

White Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,679 mi
Last recorded8,679 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 818D
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 8,679 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 8,510 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 8,485 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 8,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 8,450 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 8,450 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 9 May 2011 8,364 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 8,346 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 8,302 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 8,277 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 8,233 miles

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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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ABW 818D is a 1966 Lotus Seven in White with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ABW 818D, 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 60 years old, this Lotus Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ABW 818D?

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What year was ABW 818D registered?

ABW 818D is a 1966 Lotus Seven, first registered on 9 September 1966.

Is ABW 818D safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 818D shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ABW 818D have outstanding finance?

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