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DTK 739D

1966 Lotus Seven

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,503 mi
Last recorded86,503 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTK 739D
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1966
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2017 86,503 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 86,078 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,356 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement fronts (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering when jacked up

Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,302 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight pitting to brake discs

slight play in n/s steering when jacked up

Pass 28 Sep 2010 85,146 miles

front brake discs slighty corroded

slight play in n/s steering when jacked up

Pass 18 Aug 2009 84,726 miles

slight corrosion front disc's

slight play in n/s steering when jacked up

Pass 27 Aug 2008 84,617 miles

slight corrosion to brake disc's

slight play n/s steering rack when jacked up

Pass 27 Jun 2007 84,550 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in n/s steering rack when jacked up

Pass 30 Jun 2006 84,300 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

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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DTK 739D is a 1966 Lotus Seven in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DTK 739D, 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 60 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 DTK 739D?

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What year was DTK 739D registered?

DTK 739D is a 1966 Lotus Seven, first registered on 18 January 1966.

Is DTK 739D safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTK 739D shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DTK 739D have outstanding finance?

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