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MPF 340L

1972 Lotus Seven

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,257 mi
Last recorded73,257 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1972 Lotus Seven62,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPF 340L
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2024 73,257 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 73,241 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 73,237 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 73,216 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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MPF 340L is a 1972 Lotus Seven in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MPF 340L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MPF 340L?

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What year was MPF 340L registered?

MPF 340L is a 1972 Lotus Seven, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is MPF 340L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPF 340L shows 4 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 MPF 340L have outstanding finance?

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