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WAS 505V

1980 Lotus Eclat

Grey Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

52,655 mi
Last recorded52,655 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1980 Lotus Eclat66,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAS 505V
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2013 52,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WAS 505V is a 1980 Lotus Eclat in Grey with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1980 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 66,938 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 WAS 505V, 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 46 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of WAS 505V?

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What year was WAS 505V registered?

WAS 505V is a 1980 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is WAS 505V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAS 505V shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WAS 505V have outstanding finance?

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