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BWM 565X

1982 Lotus Eclat

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,495 mi
Last recorded57,495 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1982 Lotus Eclat57,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWM 565X
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 57,495 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 57,158 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 56,306 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,048 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 56,048 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BWM 565X is a 1982 Lotus Eclat in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 57,924 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 BWM 565X, 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 44 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BWM 565X registered?

BWM 565X is a 1982 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 February 1982.

Is BWM 565X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWM 565X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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