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EFM 2S

1978 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,163 mi
Last recorded89,163 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 Lotus Eclat70,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFM 2S
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 89,163 miles

hazard lights and o/s/ stop lamp poor

Pass 3 Nov 2016 89,158 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 89,158 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 89,132 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside top (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside wear in end rack joint

Pass 1 Nov 2011 89,013 miles

idle iratic

Fail 4 Oct 2011 88,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 88,671 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 88,667 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 88,138 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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EFM 2S is a 1978 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 70,710 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 EFM 2S, 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 48 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 EFM 2S registered?

EFM 2S is a 1978 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 19 May 1978.

Is EFM 2S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFM 2S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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