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NPP 123H

1970 Lotus Seven

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,049 mi
Last recorded66,049 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 Lotus Seven43,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPP 123H
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 66,049 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 65,364 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 65,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 65,048 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 64,781 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 64,439 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 64,249 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 63,590 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,831 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 62,219 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 61,704 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,135 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 60,015 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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NPP 123H is a 1970 Lotus Seven in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NPP 123H, 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 NPP 123H?

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What year was NPP 123H registered?

NPP 123H is a 1970 Lotus Seven, first registered on 5 January 1970.

Is NPP 123H safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPP 123H shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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