MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Seven?
Based on 1,987 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.
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XBM 608K is a 1972 Lotus Seven in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1972 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 62,705 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XBM 608K, 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 54 years old, this Lotus Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XBM 608K registered?
XBM 608K is a 1972 Lotus Seven, first registered on 1 May 1972.
Is XBM 608K safe to buy?
The MOT history for XBM 608K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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