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USF 750R

1976 Lotus Eclat

Orange Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

88,185 mi
Last recorded88,185 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1976 Lotus Eclat58,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSF 750R
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 88,185 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged both door mirrors missing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 88,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged both door mirrors missing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 88,185 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 88,185 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 88,185 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 88,185 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

battery loose

rear body outriggers corroded

starter motor poor conections and sticks

top column bearing slight play

top hose not supported. fan belt loose. front choke not connected. alternator not fitted through bracket.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 87,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emits slight white smoke

front offside and nearside lower swivel joints have slight play

has slight play offside rear suspension

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 7 Oct 2013 87,915 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emits slight white smoke

front offside and nearside lower swivel joints have slight play

has slight play offside rear suspension

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 3 Jul 2013 87,914 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front hose twisted slightly

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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USF 750R is a 1976 Lotus Eclat in Orange with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 USF 750R, 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 USF 750R registered?

USF 750R is a 1976 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 19 November 1976.

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The MOT history for USF 750R shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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