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CBU 458B

2014 Lotus Seven

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,491 mi
Last recorded7,491 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBU 458B
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 7,491 miles

slight brake bind on offside front

Pass 7 Jun 2016 7,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 7,399 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 7,391 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

no windscreen ,wipers or windsceen washers fitted to vehicle

Fail 25 Jun 2014 7,391 miles

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

no windscreen ,wipers or windsceen washers fitted to vehicle

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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CBU 458B is a 2014 Lotus Seven in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CBU 458B, 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 12 years old, this Lotus Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CBU 458B?

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What year was CBU 458B registered?

CBU 458B is a 2014 Lotus Seven, first registered on 1 July 2014.

Is CBU 458B safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBU 458B shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CBU 458B have outstanding finance?

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