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GHY 9K

1972 Lotus Seven

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,422 mi
Last recorded78,422 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1972 Lotus Seven62,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHY 9K
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 78,422 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 78,422 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 77,730 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 77,709 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 76,261 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 76,526 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 75,426 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 75,426 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 75,422 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 75,059 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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GHY 9K is a 1972 Lotus Seven in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 62,705 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 GHY 9K, 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 54 years old, this Lotus Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GHY 9K registered?

GHY 9K is a 1972 Lotus Seven, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is GHY 9K safe to buy?

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