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HVF 412V

1979 Lotus Eclat

Gold Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,743 mi
Last recorded97,743 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1979 Lotus Eclat55,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVF 412V
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 97,743 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 97,126 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 96,981 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 96,664 miles

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 96,599 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 95,062 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 93,453 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 92,622 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 91,078 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 89,510 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 88,509 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 87,979 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 87,130 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 86,502 miles

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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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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