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Q794YRX

1989 Lotus Seven

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

22,028 mi
Last recorded22,028 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ794YRX
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 22,028 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 21,985 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 21,859 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 21,752 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Dec 2021 21,572 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 21,421 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 21,170 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 21,155 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 21,146 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 21,136 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 21,136 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 21,117 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 21,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 21,108 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 21,093 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,885 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 20,426 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2009 19,412 miles

Oil leak

nail in o/s/f tyre

slight exhaust blow centre joint

Pass 24 Jun 2008 18,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f brake caliper damp

rear diff oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 18,237 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2006 17,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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Q794YRX is a 1989 Lotus Seven in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Q794YRX, 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 37 years old, this Lotus Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q794YRX registered?

Q794YRX is a 1989 Lotus Seven, first registered on 11 December 1989.

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