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NFS 7G

1969 Lotus Seven

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,332 mi
Last recorded83,332 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1969 Lotus Seven25,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFS 7G
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1969
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,332 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 83,046 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 82,628 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension trunion bush has wear / play

Pass 2 Mar 2015 82,523 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake hose deteriorating (near excessive)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 82,148 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake hose, slightly lumpy

Pass 15 Feb 2013 81,991 miles

rear brake hose, very slight bulge

Pass 21 Feb 2012 81,789 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 80,806 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear brakes - weaker than nearside

rear no.plate lamp - showing white light to rear , slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2010 79,907 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pump seeping ?

no.plate light slighty white to rear

offside front lower suspension trunion slight wear

offside rear foot & handbrake efforts weak

reflecters incorpreated in lamps?

Pass 26 Mar 2009 78,884 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 77,761 miles

slight play in n/s front top ball joint

slight play in n/s front wheelbearing

Pass 16 Oct 2006 77,195 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rubber mount perishing

rear no.plate light showing slight light to rear

slight wear / play in offside front steering trunion joint

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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NFS 7G is a 1969 Lotus Seven in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1969 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 25,973 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 NFS 7G, 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 57 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 NFS 7G registered?

NFS 7G is a 1969 Lotus Seven, first registered on 15 January 1969.

Is NFS 7G safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFS 7G shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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