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DWT 390T

1978 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1,433 mi
Last recorded1,433 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 1978 Lotus Eclat70,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWT 390T
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 1,433 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 99,654 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 98,017 miles

has a oil leak from seal on oil filler cap

Fail 20 Dec 2016 98,017 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Coolant leak stubby hose to water pump ()

all rubber mounting rubbers cracking

has a oil leak from seal on oil filler cap

Pass 9 Dec 2015 96,405 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 94,697 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 94,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 92,153 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 92,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 91,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 91,950 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 91,071 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 91,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 87,059 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 86,977 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 82,390 miles

N/S/R exhaust hanger bracket corroded.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear springs weakened and almost coilbound.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 80,481 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 80,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 78,890 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 78,890 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 77,977 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 76,640 miles

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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DWT 390T is a 1978 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1978 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 70,710 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 DWT 390T, 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 48 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DWT 390T registered?

DWT 390T is a 1978 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is DWT 390T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWT 390T shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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