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VWB 717F

1968 Lotus Seven

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

575 mi
Last recorded575 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1968 Lotus Seven31,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWB 717F
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 575 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 573 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 495 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 480 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 378 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 378 miles

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.

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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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.

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