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A701 HLH

1983 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,857 mi
Last recorded77,857 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1983 Lotus Eclat59,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA701 HLH
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,857 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box slight blow (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 77,856 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported boxs (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box n/s/chafing on n/s/rear coil spring

Pass 20 Dec 2014 76,093 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 76,091 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Mar 2006 75,483 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 75,483 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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A701 HLH is a 1983 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A701 HLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A701 HLH registered?

A701 HLH is a 1983 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 19 December 1983.

Is A701 HLH safe to buy?

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