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URR 55S

1981 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,616 mi
Last recorded70,616 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 Lotus Eclat68,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURR 55S
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 70,616 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 70,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 69,951 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 69,656 miles

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

oil leake

Pass 11 Apr 2017 68,775 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,901 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 67,464 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 67,448 miles

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 67,048 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake bracket bolt missing not effecting operation

Fail 4 Nov 2006 67,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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URR 55S is a 1981 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1981 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 68,026 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 URR 55S, 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 45 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was URR 55S registered?

URR 55S is a 1981 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is URR 55S safe to buy?

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