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HYW 334C

1965 Lotus Seven

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,667 mi
Last recorded48,667 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1965 Lotus Seven12,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYW 334C
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1965
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2018 48,667 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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HYW 334C is a 1965 Lotus Seven in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1965 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 12,115 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HYW 334C, 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 61 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 HYW 334C?

You can check the full history of HYW 334C by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HYW 334C registered?

HYW 334C is a 1965 Lotus Seven, first registered on 11 November 1965.

Is HYW 334C safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYW 334C shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HYW 334C have outstanding finance?

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