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WFY 16W

1980 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,564 mi
Last recorded84,564 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Lotus Eclat66,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFY 16W
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 84,564 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 84,564 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 83,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Universal joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering shaft fouling on body

Fail 27 Feb 2019 83,554 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Universal joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering shaft fouling on body

Pass 31 Jan 2018 83,378 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 83,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red white (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 83,376 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering column slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 83,376 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 83,376 miles

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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WFY 16W is a 1980 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WFY 16W, 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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What year was WFY 16W registered?

WFY 16W is a 1980 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is WFY 16W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFY 16W shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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