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GNH 358B

1964 Lotus Seven

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,635 mi
Last recorded65,635 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNH 358B
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 65,635 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 65,634 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower UJ to rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 65,623 miles

nearside parking brake effort low

Fail 3 Jun 2025 65,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure Bolt loose (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear arm inner bush bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure Bolt loose (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

nearside parking brake effort low

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached Nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached Nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

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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GNH 358B is a 1964 Lotus Seven in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GNH 358B, 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 62 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 GNH 358B registered?

GNH 358B is a 1964 Lotus Seven, first registered on 31 December 1964.

Is GNH 358B safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNH 358B shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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