MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bad earth (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bad earth (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn Centre bush worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush worn/ bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush worn/ bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting bolt not through lock nut.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn Centre bush worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm to kingpin bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm to kingpin bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm to kingpin bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm to kingpin bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
slight oil leak from nearside rear axle housing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slight oil leak from nearside rear axle housing
slight oil leak from engine
slight oil leak from n/s/r hub
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
slight oil leak from engine
slight oil leak from n/s/r hub
Engine leaking oil.
Front tyres wearing uneven.
Slight wear detected in top suspension arms to Anti-roll bar mountings.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Seven?
Based on 1,987 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.
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NPG 714P is a 1976 Lotus Seven in Silver with a 1,698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1976 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 28,158 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 NPG 714P, 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 50 years old, this Lotus Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was NPG 714P registered?
NPG 714P is a 1976 Lotus Seven, first registered on 29 July 1976.
Is NPG 714P safe to buy?
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