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BOF 103T

1979 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,165 mi
Last recorded94,165 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1979 Lotus Eclat55,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOF 103T
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 94,165 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2019 94,162 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 93,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 93,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 92,008 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016

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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BOF 103T is a 1979 Lotus Eclat in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 55,228 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 BOF 103T, 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 47 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 BOF 103T registered?

BOF 103T is a 1979 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is BOF 103T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOF 103T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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