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B394 VYX

1985 Lotus Eclat Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,045 mi
Last recorded87,045 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Lotus Eclat Excel63,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB394 VYX
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2011 87,045 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering column u j

some cracking to body above r n s subframe

Pass 7 Sep 2010 86,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear offside chassis to body mounting is cracked but not affecting braking or steering see 6.1.1 in mot manual

steering column u j has slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2009 84,664 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 82,967 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 85,251 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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B394 VYX is a 1985 Lotus Eclat Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Lotus Eclat Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 63,940 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 B394 VYX, 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 41 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 B394 VYX registered?

B394 VYX is a 1985 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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