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WCJ 250K

1971 Lotus Seven

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

626 mi
Last recorded626 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1971 Lotus Seven42,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCJ 250K
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 626 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2011 560 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,234 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 57,234 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 57,324 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 57,144 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 57,144 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 57,144 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

not realy enough thread throughnyloc nuts at o/s/r shock absorber lower joint and both sides rear radius arms --- nuts tight

Pass 6 Apr 2006 57,780 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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WCJ 250K is a 1971 Lotus Seven in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 42,246 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 WCJ 250K, 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 55 years old, this Lotus Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WCJ 250K registered?

WCJ 250K is a 1971 Lotus Seven, first registered on 10 September 1971.

Is WCJ 250K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCJ 250K shows 9 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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