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FNA 412C

2014 Lotus Seven

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,455 mi
Last recorded83,455 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNA 412C
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 83,455 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 68,192 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 68,192 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,164 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated x2 (2.2.D.2d)

front brakes binding slightly

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 68,164 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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FNA 412C is a 2014 Lotus Seven in Green with a 1,600cc 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 FNA 412C, 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.

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What year was FNA 412C registered?

FNA 412C is a 2014 Lotus Seven, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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