MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,842 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre out of shape.
Offside Front Tyre out of shape.
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre out of shape.
Offside Front Tyre out of shape.
How Reliable is the Lotus Seven?
Based on 1,987 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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