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A414 SYP

1984 Lotus Eclat Excel

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

8,113 mi
Last recorded8,113 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Lotus Eclat Excel58,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA414 SYP
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 8,113 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 6,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 5,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 4,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2020 4,645 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front seat appears loose on runners

Offside Front sidelight flickers intermittently

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective all at rear badly cracked (6.1.2 (a))

clutch pedal anti slip device worn

Pass 8 Nov 2019 3,703 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 2,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 979 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 99,278 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 97,994 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 93,805 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 91,824 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 90,528 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 89,217 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 85,597 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 81,784 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 78,064 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 75,676 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat Excel?

Based on 1,344 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 30
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
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A414 SYP is a 1984 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1984 Lotus Eclat Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 58,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Eclat Excel fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A414 SYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Eclat Excel typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Lotus Eclat Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A414 SYP registered?

A414 SYP is a 1984 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 5 January 1984.

Is A414 SYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A414 SYP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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