MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
2 exhaust mounting mising from rear boxes but still secure
slight kink in nearside front metal brake pipe at caliper
plug type repair on inner sidewall of offside rear tyre
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
2 exhaust mounting mising from rear boxes but still secure
slight kink in nearside front metal brake pipe at caliper
plug type repair on inner sidewall of offside rear tyre
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
o/s pop up headlamp slow in operation
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A277 GFA is a 1983 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 A277 GFA, 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 A277 GFA registered?
A277 GFA is a 1983 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A277 GFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for A277 GFA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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