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FHJ 56D

1987 Lotus Seven

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,645 mi
Last recorded8,645 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHJ 56D
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2022 8,645 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 8,565 miles

Front o/s and n/s lower steering trunion bushes show deterioration

Front o/s and n/s shockabsorber bushes show deterioration

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Oct 2016 8,513 miles

Front o/s and n/s lower steering trunion bushes show deterioration

Front o/s and n/s shocksbsorber bushes shoe deterioration

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracking on outer side wall

Pass 14 Oct 2015 8,391 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 8,308 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 8,244 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 8,151 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 8,034 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 7,994 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 7,902 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 7,822 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 7,720 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 7,521 miles

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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FHJ 56D is a 1987 Lotus Seven in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FHJ 56D, 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 39 years old, this Lotus Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FHJ 56D?

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What year was FHJ 56D registered?

FHJ 56D is a 1987 Lotus Seven, first registered on 4 January 1987.

Is FHJ 56D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHJ 56D shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FHJ 56D have outstanding finance?

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