MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,981 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
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 ()
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
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)
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)
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
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for HSV 145 shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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