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FKT 462L

1972 Lotus Seven

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,489 mi
Last recorded7,489 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1972 Lotus Seven62,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKT 462L
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 7,489 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2011 7,185 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 6,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 6,461 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 May 2009 4,267 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 4,029 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 3,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FKT 462L is a 1972 Lotus Seven in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FKT 462L, 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 FKT 462L?

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What year was FKT 462L registered?

FKT 462L is a 1972 Lotus Seven, first registered on 11 October 1972.

Is FKT 462L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKT 462L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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