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UBV 927P

1975 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,288 mi
Last recorded61,288 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBV 927P
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 61,288 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Front brake discs in poor condition

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all suspension bushes worn

both front inner steering rack ball joints loose

front anti roll bar bushes worn

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 26 Aug 2009 61,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all suspenshon bush worn

both iner rack ball joint slight play

front roll bush worn

nsf tyre perrished

osf lower suspenshon nut and bolt lose

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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UBV 927P is a 1975 Lotus Eclat in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UBV 927P, 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 51 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UBV 927P registered?

UBV 927P is a 1975 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is UBV 927P safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBV 927P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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