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AKG 1K

1976 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,399 mi
Last recorded79,399 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
Typical for 1976 Lotus Eclat58,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKG 1K
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2008 79,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

carbs adjusted to correct HCs recomend carbs overhauled/cleaned

oil leak rear axle unit

Fail 3 Jan 2008 79,399 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak rear axle unit

Pass 1 Feb 2006 79,395 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 79,395 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

n/s parking brake lower reading than o/s and just passed on performance

slight play in rear half shaft u/j s

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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AKG 1K is a 1976 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 58,636 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 AKG 1K, 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 50 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AKG 1K registered?

AKG 1K is a 1976 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 17 May 1976.

Is AKG 1K safe to buy?

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