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JAN 444W

1980 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,564 mi
Last recorded42,564 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1980 Lotus Eclat66,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAN 444W
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2021 42,564 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 42,560 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 42,525 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 42,293 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,996 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 39,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 38,268 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 37,155 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 33,056 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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JAN 444W is a 1980 Lotus Eclat in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 JAN 444W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAN 444W registered?

JAN 444W is a 1980 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 28 November 1980.

Is JAN 444W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAN 444W shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JAN 444W have outstanding finance?

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