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HHJ 681L

1973 Lotus Seven

Orange Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,846 mi
Last recorded94,846 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHJ 681L
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 94,846 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 94,505 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 94,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 94,148 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 93,658 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 93,437 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 92,829 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 92,050 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 91,383 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 90,511 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 90,511 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 90,511 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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HHJ 681L is a 1973 Lotus Seven in Orange with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HHJ 681L, 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 53 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 HHJ 681L?

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What year was HHJ 681L registered?

HHJ 681L is a 1973 Lotus Seven, first registered on 2 January 1973.

Is HHJ 681L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHJ 681L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HHJ 681L have outstanding finance?

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