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APF 100T

1978 Lotus Eclat

Gold Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,726 mi
Last recorded70,726 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1978 Lotus Eclat70,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPF 100T
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 70,726 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 70,719 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 70,700 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 70,693 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 70,690 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable inner track rod end excessive play. (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 70,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre perished

rear exhaust mounting rubbers starting to split

Fail 1 Jul 2016 70,651 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre perished

rear exhaust mounting rubbers starting to split

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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APF 100T is a 1978 Lotus Eclat in Gold with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 70,710 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 APF 100T, 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 48 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 APF 100T registered?

APF 100T is a 1978 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 4 December 1978.

Is APF 100T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APF 100T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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