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APC 696Y

1983 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,360 mi
Last recorded68,360 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1983 Lotus Eclat59,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPC 696Y
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 May 2014 68,360 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

emissions very close to the limit!!

n/s/r body trim missing.

only one seat belt fitted in the rear of the vehicle.

slight exhaust leaks from the joints.

starter lead very close to the clutch pipe!!

various oil leaks.

Pass 16 May 2014 68,360 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

emissions very close to the limit!!

n/s/r body trim missing.

only one seat belt fitted in the rear of the vehicle.

slight exhaust leaks from the joints.

starter lead very close to the clutch pipe!!

various oil leaks.

Pass 22 May 2013 59,216 miles

bodywork tatty.

clutch not freeing correctly.

interia in a poor condition. Driver seat cushion worn.

slight leak from exhaust system joints.

slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 22 May 2013 59,212 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

bodywork tatty.

clutch not freeing correctly.

interia in a poor condition. Driver seat cushion worn.

slight leak from exhaust system joints.

slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing.

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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APC 696Y is a 1983 Lotus Eclat in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 59,417 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying APC 696Y, 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 43 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was APC 696Y registered?

APC 696Y is a 1983 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is APC 696Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for APC 696Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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