MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,566 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough.
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.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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