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UKH 525H

1970 Lotus Seven

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,572 mi
Last recorded45,572 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Lotus Seven43,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKH 525H
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 45,572 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

tyre valves slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2018 45,571 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

tyre valves slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2017 45,479 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Valve stem slightly damaged all four valves (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 45,312 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,206 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,065 miles

front nearside and offside and rearnearside tyre valves slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2013 44,806 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

tyre valves are slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2012 44,706 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear offside tyre valve slightly deteriorated

slight play in rack

Pass 9 May 2011 44,514 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

slight smoke from engine

Fail 3 May 2011 44,506 miles

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front nearside brake binding

slight smoke from enging

Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,424 miles

Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

slightly deteriorated rear number plate ok at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,160 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,943 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,874 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 43,526 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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UKH 525H is a 1970 Lotus Seven in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UKH 525H, 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

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What year was UKH 525H registered?

UKH 525H is a 1970 Lotus Seven, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is UKH 525H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKH 525H shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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