MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,163 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
hazard lights and o/s/ stop lamp poor
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)
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
idle iratic
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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