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Q559CGY

1985 Lotus Seven

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,960 mi
Last recorded40,960 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ559CGY
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 40,960 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 40,778 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 40,603 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 40,384 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 40,024 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 39,486 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 39,141 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 38,737 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 38,647 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 38,437 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 38,132 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 37,765 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 37,442 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 37,376 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 36,697 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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Q559CGY is a 1985 Lotus Seven in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Q559CGY, 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 41 years old, this Lotus Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Q559CGY?

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What year was Q559CGY registered?

Q559CGY is a 1985 Lotus Seven, first registered on 19 June 1985.

Is Q559CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q559CGY shows 15 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 Q559CGY have outstanding finance?

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