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BPR 408A

1997 Lotus Seven

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,599 mi
Last recorded33,599 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPR 408A
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 33,599 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,813 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 29,743 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,411 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 26,918 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,611 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 23,539 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,654 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,798 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 20,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 19,452 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,937 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 14,860 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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BPR 408A is a 1997 Lotus Seven in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BPR 408A, 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 29 years old, this Lotus Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BPR 408A?

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What year was BPR 408A registered?

BPR 408A is a 1997 Lotus Seven, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is BPR 408A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPR 408A 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.

Does BPR 408A have outstanding finance?

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