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YGY 485S

1977 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,860 mi
Last recorded77,860 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 Lotus Eclat71,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGY 485S
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 77,860 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 77,754 miles

slight play in steering rack track rods both sides

Pass 20 Feb 2016 77,656 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 77,656 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 77,624 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 77,579 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,526 miles

Slight play in both rear hubs.

Fail 29 Sep 2011 77,526 miles

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.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 77,459 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 77,322 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 77,313 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 77,313 miles

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.

Pass 18 Aug 2005 77,059 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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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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