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ONP 300Y

1982 Lotus Eclat

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,458 mi
Last recorded78,458 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Lotus Eclat57,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONP 300Y
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 78,458 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 May 2022 78,453 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 76,103 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 73,228 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 73,228 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 71,196 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 May 2009 71,173 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 71,101 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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ONP 300Y is a 1982 Lotus Eclat in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1982 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 57,924 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 ONP 300Y, 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 44 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 ONP 300Y registered?

ONP 300Y is a 1982 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 9 November 1982.

Is ONP 300Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONP 300Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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