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3037 PF

1963 Lotus Seven

Green Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,462 mi
Last recorded60,462 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1963 Lotus Seven36,623 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3037 PF
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 60,462 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,826 miles

Offside Front brake running tight but not binding

Pass 4 Feb 2015 59,823 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 59,823 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 59,821 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 59,821 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 59,809 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 59,674 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 59,674 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 59,576 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 59,466 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 59,135 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 58,856 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 58,701 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 58,484 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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3037 PF is a 1963 Lotus Seven in Green with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 3037 PF, 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 3037 PF?

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What year was 3037 PF registered?

3037 PF is a 1963 Lotus Seven, first registered on 21 August 1963.

Is 3037 PF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3037 PF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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