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UPH 277S

1977 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,819 mi
Last recorded28,819 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1977 Lotus Eclat71,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPH 277S
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 28,819 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 27,255 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 27,255 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 27,248 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 27,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre rubber exhaust mount is deteriorated

nearside rear tyre is perished badly

offside rear tyre is perished badly

Fail 29 Sep 2014 27,235 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre rubber exhaust mount is deteriorated

nearside rear tyre is perished badly

offside rear tyre is perished badly

Pass 5 Dec 2011 27,063 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f door mirror adrift

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/f seat weak

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 2 Dec 2011 27,054 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Inner Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f door mirror adrift

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/f seat weak

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

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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UPH 277S is a 1977 Lotus Eclat in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1977 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 71,380 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 UPH 277S, 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 49 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UPH 277S registered?

UPH 277S is a 1977 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 16 November 1977.

Is UPH 277S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPH 277S shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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