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3028 RU

1984 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,362 mi
Last recorded70,362 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1984 Lotus Eclat66,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3028 RU
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 70,362 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 70,355 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 70,334 miles

tyres cracking

underside corrosion

Fail 31 Dec 2014 70,334 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

underside corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,181 miles

Oil leak

all coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2013 70,181 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

all coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,098 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 70,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 69,999 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 69,999 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 69,863 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 69,063 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 68,441 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 68,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2007 68,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 68,100 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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3028 RU is a 1984 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1984 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 66,287 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 3028 RU, 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 42 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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3028 RU is a 1984 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 17 February 1984.

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