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798 LOT

1983 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,190 mi
Last recorded16,190 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 1983 Lotus Eclat59,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration798 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2021 16,190 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 14,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 12,922 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 10,696 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 8,983 miles

Exhaust manifold cracked

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 8,134 miles

os front wheel bearing slightly noisy

some wear in os steering rack inner bush

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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798 LOT is a 1983 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 59,417 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 798 LOT, 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 43 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 798 LOT registered?

798 LOT is a 1983 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 24 April 1983.

Is 798 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 798 LOT shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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