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A63 JEX

1984 Lotus Eclat

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,035 mi
Last recorded12,035 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1984 Lotus Eclat66,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA63 JEX
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2017 12,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front has slight bind

Non obligatory mirror damaged ns cracked ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 12,033 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 11,885 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 11,773 miles

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

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

OSF steering rack arm leaking

Pass 19 Mar 2013 11,762 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 11,426 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 11,244 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 11,241 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 11,234 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 11,168 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 10,084 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 9,295 miles

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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A63 JEX is a 1984 Lotus Eclat in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A63 JEX, 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 A63 JEX registered?

A63 JEX is a 1984 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 17 January 1984.

Is A63 JEX safe to buy?

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