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A709 HLH

1984 Lotus Eclat

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,164 mi
Last recorded144,164 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Lotus Eclat66,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA709 HLH
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 144,164 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 42,336 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 41,839 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 41,217 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 40,376 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 39,699 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2010 39,480 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 39,480 miles

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

both rear bushes that holds diff worn and movement detected

fiber glass body cracked near boot area

Fail 22 Feb 2010 39,470 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

both rear bushes that holds diff worn and movement detected

fiber glass body cracked near boot area

Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,429 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 39,418 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system very corroded in places

n/s/r silencer very corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,411 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 38,289 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 35,491 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 35,484 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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A709 HLH is a 1984 Lotus Eclat in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1984 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 66,287 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 A709 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 42 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A709 HLH registered?

A709 HLH is a 1984 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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