MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,570 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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