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217 TBF

1963 Lotus Seven

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

46,085 mi
Last recorded46,085 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1963 Lotus Seven36,623 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration217 TBF
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 46,085 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 45,251 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 44,862 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 44,850 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 43,911 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 42,430 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 41,990 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 41,329 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 40,454 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 38,823 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 37,859 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 36,885 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 35,682 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 34,812 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,810 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 33,047 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,357 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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