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DHY 505W

1980 Lotus Eclat

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,250 mi
Last recorded98,250 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1980 Lotus Eclat66,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHY 505W
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 98,250 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 98,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

4 rear exhaust mounting rubbers missing

Pass 27 Nov 2007 97,914 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 97,284 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 97,158 miles

exhaust mount rings cracking

wiper blade poor

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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DHY 505W is a 1980 Lotus Eclat in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 66,938 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 DHY 505W, 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 46 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DHY 505W registered?

DHY 505W is a 1980 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 5 September 1980.

Is DHY 505W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHY 505W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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