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RMW 847H

1970 Lotus Seven

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,823 mi
Last recorded13,823 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Lotus Seven43,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMW 847H
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 13,823 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 13,823 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 13,818 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 13,672 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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RMW 847H is a 1970 Lotus Seven in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RMW 847H, 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 RMW 847H?

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What year was RMW 847H registered?

RMW 847H is a 1970 Lotus Seven, first registered on 20 April 1970.

Is RMW 847H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMW 847H shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RMW 847H have outstanding finance?

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