MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
575 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Seven?
Based on 1,987 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.
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VWB 717F is a 1968 Lotus Seven in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1968 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 31,706 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 VWB 717F, 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 58 years old, this Lotus Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of VWB 717F?
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What year was VWB 717F registered?
VWB 717F is a 1968 Lotus Seven, first registered on 8 June 1968.
Is VWB 717F safe to buy?
The MOT history for VWB 717F shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VWB 717F have outstanding finance?
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