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G256 VWD

2005 Lotus Seven

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

176,953 mi
Last recorded176,953 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG256 VWD
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 176,953 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 176,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 176,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 May 2019 176,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 176,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2018 176,656 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 176,567 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 176,531 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 176,043 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 175,624 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2012 174,958 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 174,869 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 174,820 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 174,708 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 174,538 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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G256 VWD is a 2005 Lotus Seven in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G256 VWD, 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 21 years old, this Lotus Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G256 VWD registered?

G256 VWD is a 2005 Lotus Seven, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is G256 VWD safe to buy?

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