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UHU 744T

1978 Lotus Eclat

Yellow Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,110 mi
Last recorded73,110 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Lotus Eclat70,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHU 744T
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 73,110 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 73,100 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 73,086 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 73,084 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 73,082 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 73,080 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 73,071 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,056 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 73,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 72,852 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 72,849 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2014 72,792 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 72,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2013 72,706 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 71,961 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 71,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 71,363 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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UHU 744T is a 1978 Lotus Eclat in Yellow with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1978 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 70,710 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 UHU 744T, 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 48 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UHU 744T?

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What year was UHU 744T registered?

UHU 744T is a 1978 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 11 September 1978.

Is UHU 744T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHU 744T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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