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XEU 90K

1982 Lotus Seven

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,991 mi
Last recorded50,991 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEU 90K
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 50,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 50,968 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 49,888 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 49,525 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 49,104 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 40,498 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 48,450 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,005 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 45,316 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,072 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 44,849 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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XEU 90K is a 1982 Lotus Seven in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XEU 90K, 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 44 years old, this Lotus Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XEU 90K registered?

XEU 90K is a 1982 Lotus Seven, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is XEU 90K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEU 90K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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