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RFW 7

1969 Lotus Seven

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

26,634 mi
Last recorded26,634 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 1969 Lotus Seven25,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFW 7
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1969
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 26,634 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 25,973 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 25,641 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 25,196 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 24,435 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 23,723 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 23,095 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 22,556 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 21,745 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 21,411 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 20,731 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 20,182 miles

front reg plate not standard

tyre walls slightly perished

Fail 4 May 2011 19,511 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

all tyres perished and cracked on side walls and in genral poor condition

Pass 4 May 2011 19,511 miles

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

all tyres perished and cracked on side walls and in genral poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,350 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all tyres cracked and perished on side walls and in genral poor condition

slight wear in offside front lower trunion bush

Pass 30 Apr 2009 19,160 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 18,398 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 18,156 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 18,156 miles

Parking 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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RFW 7 is a 1969 Lotus Seven in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1969 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 25,973 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RFW 7, 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

How do I check the history of RFW 7?

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What year was RFW 7 registered?

RFW 7 is a 1969 Lotus Seven, first registered on 3 April 1969.

Is RFW 7 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFW 7 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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