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BDB 603Y

1982 Lotus Seven

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,440 mi
Last recorded1,440 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDB 603Y
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 1,440 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 1,295 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 1,295 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 May 2021 1,285 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

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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BDB 603Y is a 1982 Lotus Seven in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BDB 603Y, 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 44 years old, this Lotus Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BDB 603Y?

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What year was BDB 603Y registered?

BDB 603Y is a 1982 Lotus Seven, first registered on 7 September 1982.

Is BDB 603Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDB 603Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BDB 603Y have outstanding finance?

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