MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,886 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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