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VPA 392S

1978 Lotus Eclat

Silver Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,346 mi
Last recorded75,346 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1978 Lotus Eclat70,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPA 392S
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2011 75,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

corrosion to rear body support brackets

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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VPA 392S is a 1978 Lotus Eclat in Silver with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VPA 392S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VPA 392S registered?

VPA 392S is a 1978 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 18 January 1978.

Is VPA 392S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPA 392S shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VPA 392S have outstanding finance?

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