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A46 JEX

1983 Lotus Eclat

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,526 mi
Last recorded92,526 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1983 Lotus Eclat59,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA46 JEX
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 92,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Washer bottlesplit at top.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 91,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/s/f,o/s/r,n/s/r tyres perishing side walls.

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2009 91,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

O/s/f,o/s/r,n/s/r tyres perishing side walls.

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2008 90,683 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both steering rack innedr joints have play

o/s rear inner d/shaft boot

rear diff weeping

Fail 16 Sep 2008 90,682 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both steering rack innedr joints have play

o/s rear inner d/shaft boot

rear diff weeping

Fail 28 Nov 2006 90,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 90,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 May 2006 90,326 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 90,326 miles

oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2006 90,324 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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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A46 JEX is a 1983 Lotus Eclat in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A46 JEX, 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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A46 JEX is a 1983 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 3 October 1983.

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