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22 ECL

1976 Lotus Eclat

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,862 mi
Last recorded56,862 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1976 Lotus Eclat58,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration22 ECL
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 56,862 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,909 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 55,140 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 53,802 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,797 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 50,863 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 49,274 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,871 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 2 May 2008 47,984 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 46,220 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 44,489 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 44,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?

Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
690
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 184
brake binding 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 110
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22 ECL is a 1976 Lotus Eclat in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1976 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 58,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Eclat fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 22 ECL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Eclat typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 50 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 22 ECL registered?

22 ECL is a 1976 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 15 July 1976.

Is 22 ECL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 22 ECL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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