MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,500 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement diff carrier x 4 (2.4.G.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (2.6.2)
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)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
offside rear hub has play due to inner universal joint
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is RPH 505X safe to buy?
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