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Q393CPE

1984 Lotus Seven

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,801 mi
Last recorded13,801 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ393CPE
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 13,801 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 13,800 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2016 13,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 13,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine oil leaking

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 12,221 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 11,103 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 11,103 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 10,942 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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Q393CPE is a 1984 Lotus Seven in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Q393CPE, 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.

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What year was Q393CPE registered?

Q393CPE is a 1984 Lotus Seven, first registered on 16 July 1984.

Is Q393CPE safe to buy?

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