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JTU 111Y

1982 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,285 mi
Last recorded37,285 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Lotus Eclat57,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTU 111Y
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 37,285 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 37,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 37,131 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 36,948 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 36,941 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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JTU 111Y is a 1982 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 57,924 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 JTU 111Y, 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 44 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JTU 111Y registered?

JTU 111Y is a 1982 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is JTU 111Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTU 111Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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