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OFB 2R

1977 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,566 mi
Last recorded94,566 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1977 Lotus Eclat71,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFB 2R
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 94,566 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 94,068 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 94,068 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 93,408 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 92,718 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 92,705 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 92,091 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough.

Fail 10 Feb 2014 92,091 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 91,587 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 91,587 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 90,886 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 90,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 90,400 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2009 89,737 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2008 89,143 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 89,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 88,653 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 88,142 miles

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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OFB 2R is a 1977 Lotus Eclat in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 71,380 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 OFB 2R, 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 49 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OFB 2R registered?

OFB 2R is a 1977 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 7 March 1977.

Is OFB 2R safe to buy?

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