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A17 XCL

1984 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,760 mi
Last recorded46,760 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Lotus Eclat66,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 XCL
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 46,760 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 46,342 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 45,907 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 45,394 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 44,791 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 43,029 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 42,884 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 42,015 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 41,187 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 41,185 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 39,432 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 37,045 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 37,045 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 35,795 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 35,792 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 32,182 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 29,776 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 25,358 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,650 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 24,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A17 XCL is a 1984 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A17 XCL, 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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What year was A17 XCL registered?

A17 XCL is a 1984 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A17 XCL safe to buy?

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