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450 TKK

1962 Lotus Seven

Green Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1962 Lotus Seven22,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration450 TKK
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 1 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 1 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play STEERING RACK INNER BALL JOINT ON RACK ARM EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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450 TKK is a 1962 Lotus Seven in Green with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 450 TKK, 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 450 TKK?

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What year was 450 TKK registered?

450 TKK is a 1962 Lotus Seven, first registered on 5 April 1962.

Is 450 TKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 450 TKK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 450 TKK have outstanding finance?

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