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A50 JAH

1983 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,886 mi
Last recorded56,886 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1983 Lotus Eclat59,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA50 JAH
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 56,886 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 56,848 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,804 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front on outer sidewall

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box rubbers all four

Fail 24 Jun 2016 56,804 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front on outer sidewall

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box rubbers all four

Pass 14 May 2015 56,772 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2015 56,772 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 56,684 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 56,462 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 56,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,277 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 56,263 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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A50 JAH is a 1983 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A50 JAH, 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 A50 JAH registered?

A50 JAH is a 1983 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A50 JAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A50 JAH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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