MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,748 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nsf+osf track rods have a little play
Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nsf+osf track rods have play
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
osf track rod has a little play
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LWC 849Y is a 1982 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LWC 849Y, 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 LWC 849Y registered?
LWC 849Y is a 1982 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 21 September 1982.
Is LWC 849Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for LWC 849Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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