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ALX 550Y

1982 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

11,843 mi
Last recorded11,843 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Lotus Eclat57,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALX 550Y
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 11,843 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 11,818 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 11,818 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 May 2021 11,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

all tyres over 10 year old perrishing

Pass 24 Jun 2019 11,805 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 11,716 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 11,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 11,673 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 11,663 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 11,576 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 11,576 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2015 11,504 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 11,504 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 11,475 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 11,462 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 11,422 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 11,320 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 11,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipe rubbing on column

Pass 3 Jul 2006 11,262 miles

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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ALX 550Y is a 1982 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1982 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 57,924 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 ALX 550Y, 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 44 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALX 550Y registered?

ALX 550Y is a 1982 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 12 August 1982.

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