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RPH 505X

1981 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,500 mi
Last recorded73,500 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Lotus Eclat68,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPH 505X
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 73,500 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 73,422 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 73,404 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement diff carrier x 4 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 73,398 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 73,392 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s and o/s trunnions (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 73,380 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 73,203 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 73,083 miles

offside rear hub has play due to inner universal joint

Pass 4 Sep 2010 72,708 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 72,185 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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RPH 505X is a 1981 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1981 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 68,026 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 RPH 505X, 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 45 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RPH 505X registered?

RPH 505X is a 1981 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 22 September 1981.

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The MOT history for RPH 505X shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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