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BAF 759K

1971 Lotus Seven

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,738 mi
Last recorded44,738 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2006
Typical for 1971 Lotus Seven42,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAF 759K
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2006 44,738 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 44,738 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BAF 759K is a 1971 Lotus Seven in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 42,246 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BAF 759K, 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 55 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 BAF 759K?

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What year was BAF 759K registered?

BAF 759K is a 1971 Lotus Seven, first registered on 20 October 1971.

Is BAF 759K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAF 759K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BAF 759K have outstanding finance?

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