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KWX 74N

1975 Lotus Seven

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,858 mi
Last recorded1,858 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWX 74N
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 1,858 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 1,741 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 1,679 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 1,612 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 1,471 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 1,470 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 961 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 961 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.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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KWX 74N is a 1975 Lotus Seven in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KWX 74N, 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 51 years old, this Lotus Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KWX 74N registered?

KWX 74N is a 1975 Lotus Seven, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is KWX 74N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWX 74N shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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