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CHU 767J

1971 Lotus Seven

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,480 mi
Last recorded25,480 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1971 Lotus Seven42,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHU 767J
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,480 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 25,480 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 24,796 miles

signs of wear appearing in steering rack

slight damage to front no plate

Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,739 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 27 May 2008 22,939 miles

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

front number plate deteriating

Pass 9 May 2007 22,606 miles

advise slight wear appearing in steering rack

Pass 9 May 2006 19,161 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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CHU 767J is a 1971 Lotus Seven in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CHU 767J, 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 CHU 767J?

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What year was CHU 767J registered?

CHU 767J is a 1971 Lotus Seven, first registered on 29 July 1971.

Is CHU 767J safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHU 767J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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