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Lotus 7

Blue and Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,994 cc

T7 DNHMOT history

T7 DNH is a blue and silver petrol Lotus 7 first used on 9 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 5,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
5,298 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 DNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
7
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 DNH was last recorded at 5,298 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jun 2018: 938 miles, lower than 9,040 miles on 18 Sept 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
5,092 miles · 15 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
206 miles
Average per year
401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 5,298 miles
  • 2023 – 5,092 miles
  • 2022 – 5,092 miles
  • 2021 – 4,840 miles
  • 2020 – 4,211 miles
  • 2018 – 938 miles
  • 2017 – 9,040 miles
  • 2016 – 851 miles
  • 2015 – 824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass5,298 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass5,298 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    5,298 miles
    Test number
    786345005307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass5,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    5,092 miles
    Test number
    952591155156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass5,092 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    5,092 miles
    Test number
    250525365032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass4,840 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    4,840 miles
    Test number
    476760134378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass4,211 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    4,211 miles
    Test number
    964647695321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass938 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    938 miles
    Test number
    176870792155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail938 miles (-8,102)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    938 miles
    Test number
    305771698008
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass9,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    9,040 miles
    Test number
    878294006149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail9,040 miles (+8,189)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,040 miles
    Test number
    205859700280
    • DangerousFuel pipe leaking under inlet manifold (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  10. Pass851 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    851 miles
    Test number
    637479310813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail851 miles (+27)12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    851 miles
    Test number
    169633010746
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  12. Pass824 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    824 miles
    Test number
    928771135177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail824 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    824 miles
    Test number
    317737125114
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureFuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about T7 DNH

Does T7 DNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 DNH is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T7 DNH?
The MOT on T7 DNH is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T7 DNH done?
T7 DNH was recorded at 5,298 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 401 miles a year.
Has T7 DNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 DNH has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on T7 DNH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T7 DNH find?
T7 DNH passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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