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FBC 467T

1979 Lotus Eclat

Gold Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,637 mi
Last recorded47,637 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1979 Lotus Eclat55,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBC 467T
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 47,637 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 May 2021 47,616 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2019 47,583 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2018 47,555 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 47,555 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,545 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 47,545 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 47,521 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 47,521 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 47,481 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 47,476 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,460 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,455 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,399 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,283 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,143 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 47,051 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 46,874 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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FBC 467T is a 1979 Lotus Eclat in Gold with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1979 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 55,228 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 FBC 467T, 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 47 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FBC 467T registered?

FBC 467T is a 1979 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is FBC 467T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBC 467T shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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