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UHJ 147Y

1983 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,629 mi
Last recorded65,629 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 Lotus Eclat59,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHJ 147Y
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 65,629 miles

Nearside Rear floor/jacking point cracked

Offside Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 65,629 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear floor/jacking point cracked

Offside Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 65,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 65,600 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 65,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,224 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 65,067 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 64,935 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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UHJ 147Y is a 1983 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1983 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 59,417 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 UHJ 147Y, 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 43 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UHJ 147Y registered?

UHJ 147Y is a 1983 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is UHJ 147Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHJ 147Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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