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PUA 576W

1980 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,355 mi
Last recorded98,355 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 Lotus Eclat66,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUA 576W
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 98,355 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 97,845 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings have play

Pass 22 Nov 2016 97,611 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 97,608 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 96,082 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2015 96,079 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 94,666 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2014 94,665 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 93,514 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front exhaust clamp nut missing

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 92,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2012 92,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 91,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 89,876 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/r hand brake lever in drums partly seized

rear diff seal (prop) leaking

windscreen has crack o/s

Fail 16 Nov 2010 89,873 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/r hand brake lever in drums partly seized

rear diff seal (prop) leaking

windscreen has crack o/s

Pass 18 Nov 2009 87,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

both front disks slightyl pitted

n/s/r shock absorber wet

Fail 13 Nov 2009 87,958 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

both front disks slightyl pitted

n/s/r shock absorber wet

Pass 19 Nov 2008 86,818 miles

centre exhaust bracket metal

n/s and o/s universal joint have play

Pass 29 Nov 2007 86,055 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front & rear tyre sizes 205/60/14 & service brake efficiency 64% & handbrake efficiency 26%

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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PUA 576W is a 1980 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 1980 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 66,938 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 PUA 576W, 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 46 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PUA 576W registered?

PUA 576W is a 1980 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 8 August 1980.

Is PUA 576W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUA 576W shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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