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BRD 657T

1979 Lotus Eclat

Silver Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,114 mi
Last recorded3,114 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1979 Lotus Eclat55,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRD 657T
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 3,114 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front driveshaft has slight play

Fail 30 Jul 2008 3,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front driveshaft has slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2007 2,865 miles

exhaust system has some corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2006 620 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing low on outside edge

oil leaks

steering rack has slight play

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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BRD 657T is a 1979 Lotus Eclat in Silver with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BRD 657T, 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 BRD 657T registered?

BRD 657T is a 1979 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is BRD 657T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRD 657T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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