MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbing on o/s/r shock absorber (7.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HVF 412V is a 1979 Lotus Eclat in Gold with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 HVF 412V, 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 HVF 412V registered?
HVF 412V is a 1979 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 17 September 1979.
Is HVF 412V safe to buy?
The MOT history for HVF 412V shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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