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PYG 655R

1976 Lotus Eclat

Yellow Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

5,720 mi
Last recorded5,720 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 1976 Lotus Eclat58,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYG 655R
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 5,720 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 5,714 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Sunvisor cannot be stowed away (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 5,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 5,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 4,981 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 4,946 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 4,322 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 4,021 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 4,021 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear lateral tie bar corroded

Offside Rear lateral tie bar corroded

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

Fail 22 Feb 2017 3,930 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 2,530 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 1,330 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 60 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 98,504 miles

battery insecure

Fail 25 Feb 2013 98,501 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery inesecure

Pass 27 Feb 2012 97,197 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 96,015 miles

rear suspension/driveshafts have slight wear/play

Fail 4 Mar 2011 96,015 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear suspension/driveshafts have slight wear/play

Pass 11 Nov 2009 94,572 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 93,426 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 93,422 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 92,095 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 89,820 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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PYG 655R is a 1976 Lotus Eclat in Yellow with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1976 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 58,636 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 PYG 655R, 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 50 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PYG 655R registered?

PYG 655R is a 1976 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is PYG 655R safe to buy?

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