MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,399 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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