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A515 TYR

1984 Lotus Eclat Excel

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

4,514 mi
Last recorded4,514 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1984 Lotus Eclat Excel58,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA515 TYR
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 4,514 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

misfire on engine

nearside front tyre slight outer tyre wall damage

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

steering rack slightly noisey (knocking)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 4,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

misfire on engine

nearside front tyre slight outer tyre wall damage

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

steering rack slightly noisey (knocking)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 83,034 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 83,034 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 83,037 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 83,034 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 83,034 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 2,536 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Aug 2006 2,535 miles

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jul 2005 2,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2005 2,527 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A515 TYR is a 1984 Lotus Eclat Excel in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A515 TYR, 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 A515 TYR registered?

A515 TYR is a 1984 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 14 June 1984.

Is A515 TYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A515 TYR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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