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997 VPG

1961 Lotus Seven

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,842 mi
Last recorded8,842 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 1961 Lotus Seven15,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration997 VPG
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 8,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre out of shape.

Offside Front Tyre out of shape.

Fail 27 Sep 2023 8,842 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre out of shape.

Offside Front Tyre out of shape.

Pass 21 Sep 2021 8,682 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 8,616 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 8,090 miles

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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997 VPG is a 1961 Lotus Seven in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1961 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 15,965 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 997 VPG, 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 65 years old, this Lotus Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 997 VPG registered?

997 VPG is a 1961 Lotus Seven, first registered on 25 August 1961.

Is 997 VPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 997 VPG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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