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AVT 113S

1977 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,613 mi
Last recorded68,613 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1977 Lotus Eclat71,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVT 113S
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 68,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 68,161 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 68,138 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Jan 2014 67,678 miles

Spare tyre defective

no excess smoke at time of retest

slight corrosion off side front out rigger

Fail 20 Dec 2013 67,673 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Spare tyre defective

slight corrosion off side front out rigger

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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AVT 113S is a 1977 Lotus Eclat in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 71,380 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 AVT 113S, 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 49 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AVT 113S registered?

AVT 113S is a 1977 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is AVT 113S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVT 113S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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