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RJF 268G

1968 Lotus Seven

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,962 mi
Last recorded61,962 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1968 Lotus Seven31,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJF 268G
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1968
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 61,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 61,961 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

main beam tell tale inoperative

Pass 18 Jul 2013 61,867 miles

n/s/f o/s/f lower trunions slight play

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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RJF 268G is a 1968 Lotus Seven in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 31,706 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 RJF 268G, 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 58 years old, this Lotus Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJF 268G registered?

RJF 268G is a 1968 Lotus Seven, first registered on 8 September 1968.

Is RJF 268G safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJF 268G shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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