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STJ 361D

1966 Lotus Seven

Green Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,732 mi
Last recorded74,732 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTJ 361D
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,732 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 74,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 74,665 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 74,523 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 74,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 74,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 74,052 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 73,903 miles

advise steering shalft slight rub

advise tyre rub on iner wheel arch

Fail 28 Jun 2010 73,879 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2009 73,679 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 73,671 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Upper Steering linkage repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Upper Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

no wipers or washers fitted at time of test due to removable windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2007 73,479 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 73,475 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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STJ 361D is a 1966 Lotus Seven in Green with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 STJ 361D, 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 60 years old, this Lotus Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was STJ 361D registered?

STJ 361D is a 1966 Lotus Seven, first registered on 1 January 1966.

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