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BYL 436H

1970 Lotus Seven

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,199 mi
Last recorded44,199 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Lotus Seven43,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYL 436H
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 44,199 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 44,083 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2016 44,083 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 43,196 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 43,196 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 42,264 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 42,264 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 41,342 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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BYL 436H is a 1970 Lotus Seven in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1970 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 43,196 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 BYL 436H, 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 56 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 BYL 436H?

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What year was BYL 436H registered?

BYL 436H is a 1970 Lotus Seven, first registered on 3 June 1970.

Is BYL 436H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYL 436H shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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