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BVA 523V

1979 Lotus Seven

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,279 mi
Last recorded37,279 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVA 523V
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,279 miles

very slight binding to front brakes

Pass 13 Nov 2010 37,279 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 37,279 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Sep 2008 37,279 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,279 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 36,877 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 35,987 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 34,121 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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BVA 523V is a 1979 Lotus Seven in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BVA 523V, 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 47 years old, this Lotus Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BVA 523V registered?

BVA 523V is a 1979 Lotus Seven, first registered on 11 October 1979.

Is BVA 523V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVA 523V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BVA 523V have outstanding finance?

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