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TAC 196G

1969 Lotus Seven

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,925 mi
Last recorded15,925 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1969 Lotus Seven25,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAC 196G
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1969
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2015 15,925 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 18 Jun 2014 15,777 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 15,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 15,714 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 15,649 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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TAC 196G is a 1969 Lotus Seven in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1969 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 25,973 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TAC 196G, 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 57 years old, this Lotus Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TAC 196G?

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What year was TAC 196G registered?

TAC 196G is a 1969 Lotus Seven, first registered on 10 January 1969.

Is TAC 196G safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAC 196G shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TAC 196G have outstanding finance?

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