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NCM 320

1962 Lotus Seven

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,201 mi
Last recorded48,201 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1962 Lotus Seven22,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCM 320
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 48,201 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 48,123 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 48,091 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,019 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 48,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,763 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 47,649 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,599 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,599 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,550 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 47,553 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 47,553 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 47,216 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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NCM 320 is a 1962 Lotus Seven in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1962 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 22,874 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 NCM 320, 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 64 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 NCM 320?

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What year was NCM 320 registered?

NCM 320 is a 1962 Lotus Seven, first registered on 1 September 1962.

Is NCM 320 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCM 320 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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