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HSV 145

1983 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,981 mi
Last recorded61,981 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 1983 Lotus Eclat59,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSV 145
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 61,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 61,440 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 61,439 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 60,709 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 60,708 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 60 14 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 59,417 miles

All coil springs corroded

All shock absorbers are heavily corroded and swollen on bodys

Nearside and Offside rear floor /seat strengthening spars very badly corroded and fallen off

Fail 22 Jun 2016 59,416 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

All brake disc's corroded

All coil springs corroded

All shock absorbers are heavily corroded and swollen on bodys

Nearside and Offside rear floor /seat strengthening spars very badly corroded and fallen off

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 58,487 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 58,478 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 57,942 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 57,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2010 57,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 16 Oct 2010 57,692 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 10 Sep 2008 57,499 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 57,499 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 57,057 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 56,764 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 56,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HSV 145 is a 1983 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1983 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 59,417 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 HSV 145, 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 43 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HSV 145 registered?

HSV 145 is a 1983 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 17 June 1983.

Is HSV 145 safe to buy?

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