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YUY 838R

1977 Lotus Seven

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,508 mi
Last recorded21,508 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUY 838R
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2012 21,508 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 21,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 21,326 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,973 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 20,820 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 20,686 miles

r/h & l/h tie rod end boots split

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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YUY 838R is a 1977 Lotus Seven in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YUY 838R, 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 YUY 838R?

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What year was YUY 838R registered?

YUY 838R is a 1977 Lotus Seven, first registered on 10 May 1977.

Is YUY 838R safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUY 838R shows 8 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 YUY 838R have outstanding finance?

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