MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,710 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EKG 856V is a 1980 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 EKG 856V, 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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How do I check the history of EKG 856V?
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What year was EKG 856V registered?
EKG 856V is a 1980 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 14 March 1980.
Is EKG 856V safe to buy?
The MOT history for EKG 856V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EKG 856V have outstanding finance?
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