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YAA 3

1960 Lotus Seven

Red Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1960 Lotus Seven30,580 mi
4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAA 3
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017
Pass 26 Aug 2016
Pass 10 Sep 2015
Fail 10 Sep 2015

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2014
Pass 27 Aug 2013
Pass 6 Sep 2012
Fail 6 Sep 2012

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011
Pass 13 Sep 2010
Pass 11 Sep 2009
Pass 12 Sep 2008
Fail 12 Sep 2008

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2007
Pass 9 Oct 2006

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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YAA 3 is a 1960 Lotus Seven in Red with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1960 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 30,580 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 YAA 3, 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 66 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 YAA 3?

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What year was YAA 3 registered?

YAA 3 is a 1960 Lotus Seven, first registered on 2 April 1960.

Is YAA 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAA 3 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YAA 3 have outstanding finance?

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