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A847 VMR

1983 Lotus Eclat

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,184 mi
Last recorded63,184 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Lotus Eclat59,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA847 VMR
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 63,184 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 63,054 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 62,761 miles

Rear seat belts not fitted as original equipment

Rear seat belts not fitted as original equipment and are not present

Fail 12 Aug 2020 62,761 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 62,310 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 61,886 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 61,669 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 61,477 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 60,469 miles

Steering rack has a slight leak of power teering fluid

Pass 24 Sep 2013 60,082 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 60,082 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 60,077 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 60,077 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,065 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake slight binding

Fail 27 Sep 2011 60,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake slight binding

Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 60,055 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 60,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 60,019 miles

Front suspension is generaly rusty.Rear springs and suspension is rusty

Long foot brake pedal travel.

Play at nearside rear wheel bearing. †Binding at offside rear wheel.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 59,981 miles

r/n/s tyre inner edge worn †rear tyres just legal

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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A847 VMR is a 1983 Lotus Eclat in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A847 VMR, 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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A847 VMR is a 1983 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 17 October 1983.

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