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YHB 984T

1979 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

36,387 mi
Last recorded36,387 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1979 Lotus Eclat55,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHB 984T
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2016 36,387 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet untidy. (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure wiring rubbing on steering coloum. (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive over 3000 (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold or down pipe joint. (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre badly cracked in tread.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked in tread.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,840 miles

oil leak noted.

Fail 15 Sep 2015 35,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

oil leak noted.

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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YHB 984T is a 1979 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1979 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 55,228 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 YHB 984T, 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 47 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YHB 984T registered?

YHB 984T is a 1979 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 4 January 1979.

Is YHB 984T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHB 984T shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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