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842 TJO

1962 Lotus Seven

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

23,714 mi
Last recorded23,714 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1962 Lotus Seven22,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration842 TJO
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1962
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 23,714 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 23,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,549 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 23,468 miles

all tyres underinflated and over 10 years old

Fail 10 Apr 2014 23,468 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres underinflated and over 10 years old

Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 23,251 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,073 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 22,935 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,812 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 22,648 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2007 22,472 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Jan 2006 22,303 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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842 TJO is a 1962 Lotus Seven in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1962 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 22,874 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 842 TJO, 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 64 years old, this Lotus Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 842 TJO registered?

842 TJO is a 1962 Lotus Seven, first registered on 24 September 1962.

Is 842 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 842 TJO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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