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A954 OPX

1983 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

26,456 mi
Last recorded26,456 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1983 Lotus Eclat59,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA954 OPX
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 26,456 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 26,433 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters to small (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters to small (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal has some travel

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 24,910 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 24,812 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 24,441 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 23,995 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 23,660 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 23,096 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 22,339 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 22,339 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,896 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 20,849 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Aug 2006 19,744 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 19,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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A954 OPX is a 1983 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A954 OPX, 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 A954 OPX registered?

A954 OPX is a 1983 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 21 September 1983.

Is A954 OPX safe to buy?

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