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MPY 585P

1976 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,695 mi
Last recorded56,695 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1976 Lotus Eclat58,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPY 585P
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 56,695 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 56,466 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 56,466 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 55,934 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 55,705 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 55,551 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 55,551 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,508 miles

cooling fan fouling casing

Fail 28 Jun 2012 55,508 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

cooling fan fouling casing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,170 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 54,635 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 54,226 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 54,226 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 54,071 miles

nsr brake slight bind

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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MPY 585P is a 1976 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MPY 585P, 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

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What year was MPY 585P registered?

MPY 585P is a 1976 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 11 June 1976.

Is MPY 585P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPY 585P shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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