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TPL 518S

1977 Lotus Seven

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,767 mi
Last recorded54,767 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPL 518S
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2024 54,767 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 54,706 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 54,404 miles

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Pass 17 Aug 2016 54,343 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 54,162 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 54,143 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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TPL 518S is a 1977 Lotus Seven in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 TPL 518S, 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 49 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 TPL 518S?

You can check the full history of TPL 518S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TPL 518S registered?

TPL 518S is a 1977 Lotus Seven, first registered on 1 September 1977.

Is TPL 518S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPL 518S shows 6 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 TPL 518S have outstanding finance?

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