MOT Status
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46,085 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
How Reliable is the Lotus Seven?
Based on 1,987 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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217 TBF is a 1963 Lotus Seven in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
Across all 1963 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 36,623 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 217 TBF, 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 63 years old, this Lotus Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of 217 TBF?
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What year was 217 TBF registered?
217 TBF is a 1963 Lotus Seven, first registered on 6 June 1963.
Is 217 TBF safe to buy?
The MOT history for 217 TBF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does 217 TBF have outstanding finance?
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