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PRP 282F

1984 Lotus Seven

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,447 mi
Last recorded5,447 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRP 282F
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 5,447 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 5,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement " D " Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 5,126 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 5,104 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 5,041 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 5,039 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 5,036 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

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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PRP 282F is a 1984 Lotus Seven in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PRP 282F, 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 42 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 PRP 282F?

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What year was PRP 282F registered?

PRP 282F is a 1984 Lotus Seven, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is PRP 282F safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRP 282F shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PRP 282F have outstanding finance?

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