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EKP 450T

1978 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,666 mi
Last recorded59,666 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1978 Lotus Eclat70,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 450T
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 May 2013 59,666 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 58,745 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 58,444 miles

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

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

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.

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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EKP 450T is a 1978 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 EKP 450T, 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 EKP 450T registered?

EKP 450T is a 1978 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 22 August 1978.

Is EKP 450T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKP 450T shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EKP 450T have outstanding finance?

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