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NPG 714P

1976 Lotus Seven

Silver Petrol 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,297 mi
Last recorded44,297 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1976 Lotus Seven28,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPG 714P
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 44,297 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 42,749 miles

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 41,328 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 39,924 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 39,925 miles

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))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 38,592 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Centre bush worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 38,587 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 37,805 miles

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))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 37,801 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 36,475 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 35,024 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 35,024 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 33,744 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 33,284 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 33,284 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 32,308 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,297 miles

slight oil leak from nearside rear axle housing

Fail 19 Jul 2013 30,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight oil leak from nearside rear axle housing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 30,117 miles

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from n/s/r hub

Fail 18 Mar 2013 30,117 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,118 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,215 miles

Engine leaking oil.

Front tyres wearing uneven.

Slight wear detected in top suspension arms to Anti-roll bar mountings.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,899 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,532 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,557 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,167 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 16,490 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 16,490 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for NPG 714P shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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