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Q870AFG

1987 Lotus Seven

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,665 mi
Last recorded14,665 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ870AFG
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2015 14,665 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jun 2015 14,665 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Apr 2014 14,659 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 14,659 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 13,425 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 11,951 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 11,068 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 10,568 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 9,951 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 8,093 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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Q870AFG is a 1987 Lotus Seven in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Q870AFG, 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 39 years old, this Lotus Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q870AFG registered?

Q870AFG is a 1987 Lotus Seven, first registered on 17 June 1987.

Is Q870AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q870AFG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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