MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,742 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust mountings twisted
servo hose is a bit long / advise wear in sterring rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area has a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advisory.slight movment noted at steering rack retaining bracket offside.advise attention.
Crack in windscreen Zone 'B' just within limits
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside mirror loose
Play in offside rear driveshaft / suspension upright
Play in steering rack
Crack in windscreen Zone 'B' just within limits
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside mirror loose
Play in offside rear driveshaft / suspension upright
Play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HNG 898V is a 1979 Lotus Eclat in Black with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 HNG 898V, 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 HNG 898V registered?
HNG 898V is a 1979 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 27 September 1979.
Is HNG 898V safe to buy?
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