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559 UYM

1971 Lotus Seven

Multi-colour Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1971 Lotus Seven42,246 mi
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Vehicle Details

Registration559 UYM
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1971
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018
Pass 10 Feb 2017 6,468 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 6,171 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 6,129 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 5,637 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 4,975 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 4,605 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 4,605 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 4,083 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 3,521 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 2,290 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 1,031 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 707 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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559 UYM is a 1971 Lotus Seven in Multi-colour with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 559 UYM, 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

How do I check the history of 559 UYM?

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What year was 559 UYM registered?

559 UYM is a 1971 Lotus Seven, first registered on 10 March 1971.

Is 559 UYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 559 UYM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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