MOT Status
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88,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around n/s rear exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advisorys on test 376279801106
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge
n/s rear brake binding slightly
oil leak from engine
oil leak from gearbox
unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted
unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E720 PAH is a 1987 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1987 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 56,464 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 E720 PAH, 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 39 years old, this Lotus Eclat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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E720 PAH is a 1987 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 10 September 1987.
Is E720 PAH safe to buy?
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