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Q588AFG

1986 Lotus Seven

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5 mi
Last recorded5 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ588AFG
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2019 5 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 5 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 5 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010
Pass 6 Mar 2009 5 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 220 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 5 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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Q588AFG is a 1986 Lotus Seven in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Q588AFG, 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 40 years old, this Lotus Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q588AFG registered?

Q588AFG is a 1986 Lotus Seven, first registered on 11 February 1986.

Is Q588AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q588AFG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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