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MRX 218P

1976 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,841 mi
Last recorded72,841 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1976 Lotus Eclat58,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRX 218P
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 72,841 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Unable to check brakes vehicle out of fuel

Fail 21 Mar 2011 72,841 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Unable to check brakes vehicle out of fuel

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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MRX 218P is a 1976 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 MRX 218P, 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 MRX 218P registered?

MRX 218P is a 1976 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 19 January 1976.

Is MRX 218P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRX 218P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MRX 218P have outstanding finance?

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