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EAW 416L

1973 Lotus Seven

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,968 mi
Last recorded9,968 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAW 416L
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 9,968 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 9,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.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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EAW 416L is a 1973 Lotus Seven in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EAW 416L, 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 53 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 EAW 416L?

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What year was EAW 416L registered?

EAW 416L is a 1973 Lotus Seven, first registered on 12 January 1973.

Is EAW 416L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAW 416L 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 EAW 416L have outstanding finance?

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