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UKE 284R

1976 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

93,374 mi
Last recorded93,374 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2006
Typical for 1976 Lotus Eclat58,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKE 284R
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2006 93,374 miles

excess play in rear diff or bearing n/s

Fail 21 Jun 2006 93,374 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 93,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all front suspension bushes cracking

both rear exhasut pipes badly positioned and fouling rear shock absorbers

near side front dipped and main beam dimmer than off side front

non obligatory mirror damaged

off side rear exhaust hanger is bolt bent and passed through boot floor

Fail 10 Oct 2005 93,374 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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UKE 284R is a 1976 Lotus Eclat in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 UKE 284R, 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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What year was UKE 284R registered?

UKE 284R is a 1976 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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