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YXR 565

1960 Lotus Seven

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1960 Lotus Seven30,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXR 565
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1960
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2017 2 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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YXR 565 is a 1960 Lotus Seven in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1960 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 30,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YXR 565, 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 66 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 YXR 565?

You can check the full history of YXR 565 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YXR 565 registered?

YXR 565 is a 1960 Lotus Seven, first registered on 3 March 1960.

Is YXR 565 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YXR 565 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YXR 565 have outstanding finance?

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