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FMJ 3

1972 Lotus Seven

Red Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,411 mi
Last recorded76,411 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Lotus Seven62,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMJ 3
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 76,411 miles

Offside Rear slightly perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 76,409 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 76,407 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 76,404 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 76,402 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 76,367 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 76,363 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 76,357 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 76,314 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2010 76,313 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 76,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Sep 2008 76,283 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Sep 2008 76,276 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Sep 2007 76,250 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 May 2006 76,231 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FMJ 3 is a 1972 Lotus Seven in Red with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 62,705 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 FMJ 3, 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 54 years old, this Lotus Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FMJ 3 registered?

FMJ 3 is a 1972 Lotus Seven, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is FMJ 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMJ 3 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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