MOT Status
Mileage
99,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Trailing arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JHR 59B is a 1976 Lotus Eclat in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1976 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 58,636 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 JHR 59B, 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 50 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of JHR 59B?
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What year was JHR 59B registered?
JHR 59B is a 1976 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 26 May 1976.
Is JHR 59B safe to buy?
The MOT history for JHR 59B shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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