MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,185 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Non obligatory mirror damaged both door mirrors missing ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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.
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is USF 750R safe to buy?
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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