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EFX 925T

1978 Lotus Eclat

Gold Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,708 mi
Last recorded58,708 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1978 Lotus Eclat70,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFX 925T
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 58,708 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 58,700 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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 working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 58,537 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 58,537 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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EFX 925T is a 1978 Lotus Eclat in Gold with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EFX 925T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EFX 925T registered?

EFX 925T is a 1978 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is EFX 925T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFX 925T shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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