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HSK 213

1991 Lotus Seven

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,746 mi
Last recorded71,746 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 Lotus Seven9,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSK 213
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2012 71,746 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 71,746 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 71,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaks, engine, g'box, NS rear axle?

Fail 28 Jul 2011 71,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaks, engine, g'box, NS rear axle?

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 69,494 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 68,014 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 68,014 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 67,684 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 67,684 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 67,099 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 67,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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HSK 213 is a 1991 Lotus Seven in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1991 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 9,831 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 HSK 213, 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 35 years old, this Lotus Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HSK 213?

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What year was HSK 213 registered?

HSK 213 is a 1991 Lotus Seven, first registered on 1 July 1991.

Is HSK 213 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSK 213 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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