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TOP 398Y

1983 Lotus Seven

Brown Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,716 mi
Last recorded2,716 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOP 398Y
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 2,716 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 2,716 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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TOP 398Y is a 1983 Lotus Seven in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TOP 398Y, 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 43 years old, this Lotus Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TOP 398Y registered?

TOP 398Y is a 1983 Lotus Seven, first registered on 18 July 1983.

Is TOP 398Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOP 398Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TOP 398Y have outstanding finance?

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