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AAW 110A

1979 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

65,183 mi
Last recorded65,183 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2006
Typical for 1979 Lotus Eclat55,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAW 110A
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2006 65,183 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O.S.F.brake hose insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

dashboard indications not working

reverse lamps not working

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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AAW 110A is a 1979 Lotus Eclat in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1979 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 55,228 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 AAW 110A, 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 47 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 AAW 110A registered?

AAW 110A is a 1979 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is AAW 110A safe to buy?

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