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AEE 486L

1972 Lotus Seven

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,231 mi
Last recorded82,231 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Lotus Seven62,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEE 486L
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,231 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 82,205 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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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AEE 486L is a 1972 Lotus Seven in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 62,705 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AEE 486L, 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 54 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 AEE 486L?

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What year was AEE 486L registered?

AEE 486L is a 1972 Lotus Seven, first registered on 14 August 1972.

Is AEE 486L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEE 486L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AEE 486L have outstanding finance?

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