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ETF 695J

1975 Lotus Seven

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,796 mi
Last recorded80,796 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETF 695J
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2017 80,796 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 78,906 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 78,533 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 78,231 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 77,631 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 77,097 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 74,269 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 71,392 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,014 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 61,611 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 59,974 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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ETF 695J is a 1975 Lotus Seven in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ETF 695J, 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 51 years old, this Lotus Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ETF 695J?

You can check the full history of ETF 695J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ETF 695J registered?

ETF 695J is a 1975 Lotus Seven, first registered on 27 August 1975.

Is ETF 695J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETF 695J shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ETF 695J have outstanding finance?

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