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Lotus Seven

Blue · Petrol · 1964 · 1,600 cc

850 XHTMOT history

850 XHT is a blue petrol Lotus Seven first used on 1 Jul 1964. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 92,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2023
Mileage
92,937 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2022
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
850 XHT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Seven
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1964
First used
1 Jul 1964
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

850 XHT was last recorded at 92,937 miles on 4 Oct 2022, 1,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,808 miles · 7 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
1,129 miles
Average per year
1,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 92,937 miles
  • 2021 – 91,808 miles
  • 2020 – 91,067 miles
  • 2019 – 89,890 miles
  • 2018 – 87,687 miles
  • 2017 – 84,999 miles
  • 2016 – 82,310 miles
  • 2015 – 81,033 miles
  • 2014 – 79,764 miles
  • 2013 – 78,489 miles
  • 2012 – 77,267 miles
  • 2011 – 76,786 miles
  • 2010 – 76,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,937 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,937 miles (+1,129)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,937 miles
    Test number
    404189290968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,808 miles (+741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,808 miles
    Test number
    822129934239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass91,067 miles (+1,177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,067 miles
    Test number
    534908474077
    • AdvisoryAll tyres on 2.5 -3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
  4. Pass89,890 miles (+2,203)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,890 miles
    Test number
    382445869203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,687 miles (+2,688)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,687 miles
    Test number
    887079353822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,999 miles (+2,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,999 miles
    Test number
    587952181138
    • AdvisorySlight play at Nearside Front steering knuckle joint
  7. Pass82,310 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,310 miles
    Test number
    235389570361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,207 miles (+1,174)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,207 miles
    Test number
    176407811537
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
  9. Pass81,033 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,033 miles
    Test number
    654092095886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,764 miles (+22)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,764 miles
    Test number
    317829934435
    • NoteSlight play at nearside steering arm
    • NoteSlight play at offside front wheel
  11. Fail79,742 miles (+1,253)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,742 miles
    Test number
    317687624404
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight play at nearside steering arm
    • NoteSlight play at offside front wheel
  12. Pass78,489 miles (+1,222)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,489 miles
    Test number
    328015803251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,267 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    77,267 miles
    Test number
    579584432298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,786 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,786 miles
    Test number
    769465081183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,024 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    76,024 miles
    Test number
    293553990120
    • AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Questions about 850 XHT

What vehicle is registration 850 XHT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 850 XHT on a blue petrol Lotus Seven first used on 1 Jul 1964. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 850 XHT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 850 XHT expired on 3 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 850 XHT?
The MOT on 850 XHT expired on 3 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 850 XHT done?
850 XHT was recorded at 92,937 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2022, an average of 1,383 miles a year.
Has 850 XHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 850 XHT has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on 850 XHT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 850 XHT find?
850 XHT passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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