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ONP 303Y

1983 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

21,677 mi
Last recorded21,677 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 1983 Lotus Eclat59,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONP 303Y
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 21,677 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface rust on suspension

Pass 9 Feb 2023 20,719 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface rust on suspension components due to lack of use

Pass 4 Feb 2022 20,048 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 20,047 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 19,253 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 19,253 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 18,653 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 17,696 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 17,579 miles

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 17,525 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 17,461 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 17,251 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 17,068 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion front and rear suspension units

Pass 23 Jul 2013 17,011 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 16,934 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 16,889 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

excessive oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 16,859 miles

fluid leak present around engine/ steering rack

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 31 Jul 2010 16,833 miles

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

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

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

fluid leak present around engine/ steering rack

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Jul 2009 16,740 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 16,644 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 16,555 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 16,171 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 303Y is a 1983 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1983 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 59,417 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 303Y, 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 43 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ONP 303Y registered?

ONP 303Y is a 1983 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 18 February 1983.

Is ONP 303Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONP 303Y shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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