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BUR 666T

1983 Lotus Seven

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,997 mi
Last recorded21,997 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUR 666T
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 21,997 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 18,216 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 18,212 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

oil leak to rear diff

Fail 5 Jun 2008 18,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crankshaft oil leak

diff oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 18,134 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 18,130 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2006 18,118 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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BUR 666T is a 1983 Lotus Seven in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BUR 666T, 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 43 years old, this Lotus Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of BUR 666T?

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What year was BUR 666T registered?

BUR 666T is a 1983 Lotus Seven, first registered on 8 April 1983.

Is BUR 666T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUR 666T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BUR 666T have outstanding finance?

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