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766 EXL

1984 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,802 mi
Last recorded88,802 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1984 Lotus Eclat66,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration766 EXL
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 88,802 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 88,710 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2015 88,696 miles

Nearside Front nailed

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear exhaust rubber mounting ring perished

engine oil leak

suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 88,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front nailed

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear exhaust rubber mounting ring perished

engine oil leak

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 88,507 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine oil leak nailed

n/s/f tyre nailed

rear exhaust mounts perished

suggest steering geometry check

Fail 28 Aug 2014 88,507 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine oil leak nailed

n/s/f tyre nailed

rear exhaust mounts perished

Pass 11 Aug 2011 88,459 miles

rear brakes slightly binding!

Fail 4 Aug 2011 88,451 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear brakes slightly binding!

Pass 3 Aug 2010 88,217 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 88,217 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 85,536 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 85,536 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 82,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 19 Aug 2008 82,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 27 Jul 2007 80,251 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 80,251 miles

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

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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766 EXL 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 766 EXL, 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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766 EXL is a 1984 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 4 January 1984.

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