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UWS 5T

1978 Lotus Eclat

Gold Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,266 mi
Last recorded59,266 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1978 Lotus Eclat70,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWS 5T
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 59,266 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 59,244 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,463 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,614 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 52,765 miles

play in n/s & o/s rear hubs.

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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UWS 5T is a 1978 Lotus Eclat in Gold with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 70,710 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UWS 5T, 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 48 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UWS 5T registered?

UWS 5T is a 1978 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 7 December 1978.

Is UWS 5T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWS 5T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UWS 5T have outstanding finance?

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