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ONB 120

1980 Lotus Seven

Yellow Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,329 mi
Last recorded27,329 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONB 120
MakeLotus
ModelSeven
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 27,329 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 27,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 27,329 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 27,329 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 27,329 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 27,440 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 27,329 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,252 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,043 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 26,945 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 26,905 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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ONB 120 is a 1980 Lotus Seven in Yellow with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ONB 120, 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 46 years old, this Lotus Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ONB 120?

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What year was ONB 120 registered?

ONB 120 is a 1980 Lotus Seven, first registered on 25 March 1980.

Is ONB 120 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONB 120 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ONB 120 have outstanding finance?

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