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VBY 72E

1967 Lotus Seven

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,143 mi
Last recorded37,143 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 72E
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1967
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 37,143 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 37,139 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive bearing/hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 37,046 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 36,782 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 36,742 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 36,723 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,604 miles

rear service brake & rear parking brake require to adjustment or repair

Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,468 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 36,407 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 36,372 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,345 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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VBY 72E is a 1967 Lotus Seven in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VBY 72E, 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 59 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 VBY 72E?

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What year was VBY 72E registered?

VBY 72E is a 1967 Lotus Seven, first registered on 1 April 1967.

Is VBY 72E safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBY 72E shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VBY 72E have outstanding finance?

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