MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,313 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
noise from n/s/r wheel poss bearing
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall
Movement in nearside front lower king pin
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Rear exhaust rubbers perished
Slight blow from front exhaust joint
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Rear exhaust rubbers perished
Slight play in both front king pins
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Rear exhaust rubbers perished
Slight play in both front king pins
Slight blow from front exhaust joint.
Slight play in both front king pins.
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VPD 709S is a 1978 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 VPD 709S, 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 VPD 709S registered?
VPD 709S is a 1978 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 7 March 1978.
Is VPD 709S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VPD 709S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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