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XPJ 500Y

1982 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,674 mi
Last recorded82,674 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 Lotus Eclat57,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPJ 500Y
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 82,674 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 82,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2007 82,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 82,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 81,791 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 81,791 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust blowing slightly at manfold

off side front rack joint has slight play

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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XPJ 500Y is a 1982 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 57,924 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 XPJ 500Y, 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 44 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 XPJ 500Y registered?

XPJ 500Y is a 1982 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 28 October 1982.

Is XPJ 500Y safe to buy?

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