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OAV 193W

1981 Lotus Eclat

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,393 mi
Last recorded42,393 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1981 Lotus Eclat68,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAV 193W
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 42,393 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 42,202 miles

nearside rear brake starting to bind.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 41,952 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 41,952 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 41,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OAV 193W is a 1981 Lotus Eclat in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 68,026 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 OAV 193W, 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 45 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OAV 193W registered?

OAV 193W is a 1981 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 4 April 1981.

Is OAV 193W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAV 193W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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