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XPW 77X

1982 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,698 mi
Last recorded90,698 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2009
Typical for 1982 Lotus Eclat57,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPW 77X
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2009 90,698 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 89,374 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 89,368 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Foot brake travel becoming excessive

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 88,033 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 88,014 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Both rear tyres have slight grooves around inner side walls

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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XPW 77X is a 1982 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XPW 77X, 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 XPW 77X registered?

XPW 77X is a 1982 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 6 January 1982.

Is XPW 77X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPW 77X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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