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YJO 44X

1982 Lotus Eclat

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,431 mi
Last recorded61,431 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1982 Lotus Eclat57,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJO 44X
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 61,431 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 61,431 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 60,691 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 60,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 59,566 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 58,564 miles

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 56,535 miles

o/s/r drive shaft which is part of the suspension slight play

Fail 16 Jul 2014 56,535 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/r drive shaft which is part of the suspension slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2013 54,383 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front tyres slightly perished

Fail 16 Jul 2013 54,379 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front tyres slightly perished

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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YJO 44X is a 1982 Lotus Eclat in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YJO 44X, 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.

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What year was YJO 44X registered?

YJO 44X is a 1982 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 19 April 1982.

Is YJO 44X safe to buy?

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