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626 NMB

1961 Lotus Seven

Silver Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,903 mi
Last recorded72,903 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1961 Lotus Seven15,965 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration626 NMB
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1961
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 72,903 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 72,875 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 72,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 72,868 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 72,868 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 72,819 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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626 NMB is a 1961 Lotus Seven in Silver with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1961 Lotus Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 15,965 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 626 NMB, 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 65 years old, this Lotus Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 626 NMB registered?

626 NMB is a 1961 Lotus Seven, first registered on 31 December 1961.

Is 626 NMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 626 NMB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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