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XMW 174A

2010 Lotus Seven

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

179 mi
Last recorded179 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMW 174A
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 179 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 176 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 171 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 159 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 96 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2013 78 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 54 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 52 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 9 miles

steering shaft rubbing brake cylinder mount

Fail 16 Mar 2010 7 miles

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

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

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

steering shaft rubbing brake cylinder mount

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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XMW 174A is a 2010 Lotus Seven in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XMW 174A, 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 16 years old, this Lotus Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XMW 174A registered?

XMW 174A is a 2010 Lotus Seven, first registered on 6 May 2010.

Is XMW 174A safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMW 174A shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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