MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,629 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
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)
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
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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?
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