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SSX 901R

1976 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,178 mi
Last recorded60,178 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Lotus Eclat58,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSX 901R
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 60,178 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge

o/s/f & n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2017 60,172 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 59,424 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres starting to crack

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit & worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

oil leak engine/gearbox area

slight play in o/s/f inner track rod end

slight play in o/s/r hub

slight seapage of oil from o/s/r diff seal

Pass 7 May 2015 57,158 miles

n/s rear exhaust silencer has minor leak of exhaust gasses

n/s rear exhaust silncer clamp missing, exhaust still supported

oil leak engine area

slight play in o/s/f inner track rod end

Fail 28 Apr 2015 57,156 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear exhaust silencer has minor leak of exhaust gasses

n/s rear exhaust silncer clamp missing, exhaust still supported

oil leak engine area

slight play in o/s/f inner track rod end

Pass 29 Apr 2014 94,967 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak engine area

rear exhaust clamps rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2014 54,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak engine area

rear exhaust clamps rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2013 53,222 miles

oil leak engine area

slight exhaust blow from o/s rear tail pipe

Fail 8 Apr 2013 53,220 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

o/s downpipe exhaust clamp rusty

oil leak engine area

slight exhaust blow from o/s rear tail pipe

Pass 6 Apr 2012 51,903 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,848 miles

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox area

very slight lift in both front inner steering rack area

Pass 11 Dec 2009 48,092 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 48,056 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 46,084 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 44,142 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 30 Nov 2007 44,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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SSX 901R is a 1976 Lotus Eclat in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SSX 901R, 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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SSX 901R is a 1976 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 23 August 1976.

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