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ROA 222Y

1982 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,206 mi
Last recorded91,206 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1982 Lotus Eclat57,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROA 222Y
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 91,206 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 88,860 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 88,371 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 88,066 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 87,202 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 87,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 85,221 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/R wheel binding slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2011 84,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 82,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight dampness around nearside rear drum backplate

Pass 10 Jul 2009 79,684 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 79,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 77,610 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 73,161 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounts perished

Pass 5 Jun 2006 71,842 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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ROA 222Y is a 1982 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ROA 222Y, 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.

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What year was ROA 222Y registered?

ROA 222Y is a 1982 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 10 September 1982.

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