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703 XVP

1958 Lotus Seven

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12 mi
Last recorded12 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

Registration703 XVP
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1958
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2021 12 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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703 XVP is a 1958 Lotus Seven in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 703 XVP, 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 68 years old, this Lotus Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 703 XVP registered?

703 XVP is a 1958 Lotus Seven, first registered on 31 December 1958.

Is 703 XVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 703 XVP shows 1 test 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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