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AFG 598T

1979 Lotus Eclat

Yellow Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,935 mi
Last recorded69,935 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 1979 Lotus Eclat55,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFG 598T
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 69,935 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 69,935 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HAZARDS NOT WORKING

Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,705 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 69,686 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 69,639 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2012 69,635 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust rubbers need replacing

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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AFG 598T is a 1979 Lotus Eclat in Yellow with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AFG 598T, 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.

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What year was AFG 598T registered?

AFG 598T is a 1979 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is AFG 598T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFG 598T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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