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YKX 190J

1971 Lotus Seven

Green Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

43,629 mi
Last recorded43,629 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 Lotus Seven42,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKX 190J
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 43,629 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 43,573 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 42,848 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 41,825 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 40,663 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 40,554 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,494 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 40,382 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 40,311 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,204 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 39,886 miles

decelerometer used to check brakes

Pass 23 May 2012 39,072 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 39,070 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 39,065 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,020 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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YKX 190J is a 1971 Lotus Seven in Green with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKX 190J, 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 YKX 190J registered?

YKX 190J is a 1971 Lotus Seven, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is YKX 190J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKX 190J shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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