MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,156 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJF 616V is a 1979 Lotus Eclat in Black with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 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 FJF 616V, 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 FJF 616V registered?
FJF 616V is a 1979 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is FJF 616V safe to buy?
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