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KAH 534V

1980 Lotus Eclat

Yellow Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,570 mi
Last recorded88,570 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1980 Lotus Eclat66,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAH 534V
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 88,570 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 85,007 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 85,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 84,156 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 84,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet not working (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet misses windscreen (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 82,745 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 81,960 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 87,957 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,744 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 79,838 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 79,745 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 79,738 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 79,748 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 79,738 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 79,738 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 79,738 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 79,738 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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KAH 534V is a 1980 Lotus Eclat in Yellow with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KAH 534V, 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 KAH 534V registered?

KAH 534V is a 1980 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 22 February 1980.

Is KAH 534V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAH 534V shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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