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Q779KKJ

1997 Lotus Seven

White Petrol 1690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,301 mi
Last recorded38,301 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ779KKJ
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,690cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 38,301 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 38,132 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 37,861 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 37,108 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 36,468 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 36,359 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 35,856 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 35,302 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2016 34,654 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 34,001 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 34,001 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 33,427 miles

advise slight play in osf trackrod end

Fail 4 May 2012 33,427 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

advise slight play in osf trackrod end

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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Q779KKJ is a 1997 Lotus Seven in White with a 1,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Q779KKJ, 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 29 years old, this Lotus Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q779KKJ registered?

Q779KKJ is a 1997 Lotus Seven, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is Q779KKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q779KKJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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