MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,760 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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