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RNG 577W

1979 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,366 mi
Last recorded5,366 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1979 Lotus Eclat55,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNG 577W
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 5,366 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 4,912 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 4,268 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 3,800 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 3,787 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 3,073 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight rear brake unbalance

Fail 20 Mar 2009 30,067 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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RNG 577W is a 1979 Lotus Eclat in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 55,228 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 RNG 577W, 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 47 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RNG 577W registered?

RNG 577W is a 1979 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is RNG 577W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNG 577W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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