MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,860 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight play in steering rack track rods both sides
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Oil leak
Slight play in both rear hubs.
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Slight play in both rear hubs.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
noise from steering intermitently.nothing found at time of test.
slight movment in drivers seat
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
noise on steering when driven. nothing found at time of test
slight movment in drivers seat.
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
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YGY 485S is a 1977 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1977 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 71,380 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 YGY 485S, 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 49 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YGY 485S is a 1977 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 August 1977.
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