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DEX 209T

1979 Lotus Eclat

Black Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,852 mi
Last recorded27,852 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1979 Lotus Eclat55,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEX 209T
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 27,852 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,517 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some wear in steering rack pinion bushes

Fail 22 Jul 2010 27,517 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some wear in steering rack pinion bushes

Fail 3 Jul 2009 27,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 27,494 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DEX 209T is a 1979 Lotus Eclat in Black with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DEX 209T, 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 DEX 209T registered?

DEX 209T is a 1979 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 23 March 1979.

Is DEX 209T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEX 209T 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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