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FXI 522

1976 Lotus Eclat

Yellow Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,693 mi
Last recorded54,693 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 1976 Lotus Eclat58,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXI 522
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 54,693 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Underbody corrosion.

Fail 28 Jul 2012 54,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 54,692 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 54,691 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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FXI 522 is a 1976 Lotus Eclat in Yellow with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 58,636 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 FXI 522, 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 50 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FXI 522?

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What year was FXI 522 registered?

FXI 522 is a 1976 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 26 November 1976.

Is FXI 522 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FXI 522 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FXI 522 have outstanding finance?

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