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A725 EPM

1984 Lotus Eclat

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,433 mi
Last recorded63,433 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1984 Lotus Eclat66,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA725 EPM
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 63,433 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 63,433 miles

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

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

service brake require adjustment or repair 54%

Pass 7 Jan 2015 63,429 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 63,427 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 63,422 miles

exhaust system rubber suports deteriorating

osf and nsf brake discs slightly pitted

osf tyre perishing

Fail 14 Apr 2009 63,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust system rubber suports deteriorating

osf and nsf brake discs slightly pitted

osf tyre perishing

Pass 1 May 2007 63,394 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 63,389 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 63,333 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 63,333 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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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A725 EPM is a 1984 Lotus Eclat in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A725 EPM, 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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A725 EPM is a 1984 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 4 February 1984.

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