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166 NAR

1962 Lotus Seven

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,913 mi
Last recorded67,913 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1962 Lotus Seven22,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration166 NAR
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1962
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 67,913 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 67,913 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 67,913 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 67,913 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 67,913 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,913 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 67,913 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 67,913 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 57,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 57,913 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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166 NAR is a 1962 Lotus Seven in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1962 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 22,874 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 166 NAR, 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 64 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 166 NAR?

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What year was 166 NAR registered?

166 NAR is a 1962 Lotus Seven, first registered on 11 December 1962.

Is 166 NAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 166 NAR shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 166 NAR have outstanding finance?

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