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CGD 822K

1972 Lotus Seven

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,583 mi
Last recorded41,583 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Lotus Seven62,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGD 822K
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 41,583 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 41,543 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 41,531 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre inner side wall damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2013 40,464 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 40,006 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 40,006 miles

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

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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CGD 822K is a 1972 Lotus Seven in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 62,705 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 CGD 822K, 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 54 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 CGD 822K?

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What year was CGD 822K registered?

CGD 822K is a 1972 Lotus Seven, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is CGD 822K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGD 822K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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