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A330 KEX

1982 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,586 mi
Last recorded72,586 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Lotus Eclat57,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA330 KEX
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2022 72,586 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 71,927 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 71,031 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 70,279 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,625 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 69,071 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,255 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A330 KEX is a 1982 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 57,924 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 A330 KEX, 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 44 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 A330 KEX registered?

A330 KEX is a 1982 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 4 December 1982.

Is A330 KEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A330 KEX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A330 KEX have outstanding finance?

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