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DAL 668J

1970 Lotus Seven

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,113 mi
Last recorded33,113 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Lotus Seven43,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAL 668J
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 33,113 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 16 May 2019 33,111 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 May 2018 32,980 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 32,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 32,943 miles

Engine sump pan dented inwards

Fail 23 Mar 2017 32,937 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing Both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) Core exposed when protective sleeve moved to check condition (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking As marked with yellow chalk, leaks when held under pressure (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Recorded at 58% (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Engine sump pan dented inwards

Lower steering column shaft universal joint makes contact with coolant hose

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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DAL 668J is a 1970 Lotus Seven in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 43,196 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 DAL 668J, 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 56 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 DAL 668J?

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What year was DAL 668J registered?

DAL 668J is a 1970 Lotus Seven, first registered on 1 October 1970.

Is DAL 668J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAL 668J shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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