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HPD 191V

1980 Lotus Eclat

Green Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,971 mi
Last recorded63,971 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Lotus Eclat66,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPD 191V
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 63,971 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 63,925 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 63,925 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 63,919 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 63,850 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front mounting 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Both front upper kingpin swivel dust coves perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush suspension arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outlet pipe joint centre silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush suspension arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both Rears (2.6.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear suspension arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 63,784 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 63,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 63,736 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 63,468 miles

Bonnet not securing on nearside

Differential leaking

Electric fan sticking initially

Hydrocarbons high

Indicators only work intermittently due to faulty switch

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside mirror insecure

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

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2009 63,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet not securing on nearside

Differential leaking

Electric fan sticking initially

Hydrocarbons high

Indicators only work intermittently due to faulty switch

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside mirror insecure

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 63,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside door mirror slightly inscure

unable to check front brake pads

Fail 19 May 2008 63,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside door mirror slightly inscure

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

unable to check front brake pads

Pass 17 May 2007 62,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside door mirror slightly insecure

rear suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

slight side movement on handbrake lever

Fail 27 Apr 2007 62,629 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside door mirror slightly insecure

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

slight side movement on handbrake lever

unable to check front brake pads

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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HPD 191V is a 1980 Lotus Eclat in Green with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1980 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 66,938 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 HPD 191V, 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 46 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HPD 191V is a 1980 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 12 March 1980.

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