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MVK 4E

1967 Lotus Seven

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,850 mi
Last recorded73,850 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVK 4E
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,850 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 73,803 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 73,803 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 73,786 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MVK 4E is a 1967 Lotus Seven in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MVK 4E, 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 59 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 MVK 4E?

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What year was MVK 4E registered?

MVK 4E is a 1967 Lotus Seven, first registered on 23 March 1967.

Is MVK 4E safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVK 4E shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MVK 4E have outstanding finance?

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