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BLJ 846A

1962 Lotus Seven

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,977 mi
Last recorded76,977 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1962 Lotus Seven22,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 846A
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 76,977 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 76,227 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 75,534 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 74,926 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 74,260 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 74,254 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,094 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 73,168 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 72,636 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2009 71,297 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 70,442 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 70,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 69,372 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 68,559 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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BLJ 846A is a 1962 Lotus Seven in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BLJ 846A, 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 BLJ 846A registered?

BLJ 846A is a 1962 Lotus Seven, first registered on 6 March 1962.

Is BLJ 846A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLJ 846A shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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