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LUP 263J

1970 Lotus Seven

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,153 mi
Last recorded63,153 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1970 Lotus Seven43,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUP 263J
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2016 63,153 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,978 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 62,946 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 62,921 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 62,850 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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LUP 263J is a 1970 Lotus Seven in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 LUP 263J, 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 LUP 263J?

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What year was LUP 263J registered?

LUP 263J is a 1970 Lotus Seven, first registered on 9 November 1970.

Is LUP 263J safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUP 263J shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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