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WNG 45X

1982 Lotus Eclat

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,340 mi
Last recorded85,340 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1982 Lotus Eclat57,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNG 45X
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 85,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

air horns fitted

all front suspension bushes age cracked-no excessive movement

front no. plate small

nsf lower body panel fractured

rear hubs binding slightly

rear sub-frame front bushes have sum movement unsure as to weather its excessive -advice have checked by lotus specialist

surface corrosion to front discs

Fail 16 Oct 2007 85,337 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

surface corrosion to front discs

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air horns fitted

all front suspension bushes age cracked

all front suspension components corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front flexi-hose ferrules corroded

front no. plate small

heavy corrosion to rear brake backing plates

rear handbrake link arm corroded

rear sub-frame front bushes have sum movement unsure as to weather it excessive, advice have checked by lotus specialist.

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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WNG 45X is a 1982 Lotus Eclat in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WNG 45X, 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 WNG 45X registered?

WNG 45X is a 1982 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 4 January 1982.

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