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ANX 519J

1970 Lotus Seven

Yellow Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,686 mi
Last recorded13,686 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1970 Lotus Seven43,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANX 519J
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,686 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 13,084 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 13,084 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 11,366 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 11,364 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 9,990 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 9,990 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Handbrake efficiency meets minimum requirements

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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ANX 519J is a 1970 Lotus Seven in Yellow with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ANX 519J, 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 ANX 519J registered?

ANX 519J is a 1970 Lotus Seven, first registered on 22 September 1970.

Is ANX 519J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANX 519J shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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