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A476 GLA

1983 Lotus Eclat

Gold Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1,418 mi
Last recorded1,418 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1983 Lotus Eclat59,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA476 GLA
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 1,418 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 1,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 1,304 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 1,304 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 1,194 miles

Oil leak

all suspension components are corroded

body mounts corroded at rear

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2010 1,194 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

all suspension components are corroded

body mounts corroded at rear

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2009 1,091 miles

Advise cam belt, alternator and power steering belts all looking worn

Advise front pads getting low

Rear body mounts rusty

Rear differential bushes worn

oil leaks all over

Pass 13 Nov 2008 836 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2007 752 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 527 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 527 miles

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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A476 GLA is a 1983 Lotus Eclat in Gold with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A476 GLA, 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 A476 GLA registered?

A476 GLA is a 1983 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 28 November 1983.

Is A476 GLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A476 GLA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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