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B778 LNN

1984 Lotus Eclat Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,314 mi
Last recorded36,314 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1984 Lotus Eclat Excel58,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB778 LNN
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,314 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 36,314 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,064 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,393 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 35,378 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 34,134 miles

slight oil resisdue from steering rack. †exhaust rubbers n/s/r in poor condition. †oil leak from diff. †rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode. †n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode. †

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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B778 LNN is a 1984 Lotus Eclat Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B778 LNN, 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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B778 LNN is a 1984 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 8 November 1984.

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