MOT Status
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49,793 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear seat belt lower mounting plates corrodid
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
rear seat belt lower mounting plates corrodid
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C301 VLF is a 1986 Lotus Eclat in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
Across all 1986 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 73,033 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 C301 VLF, 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 40 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of C301 VLF?
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What year was C301 VLF registered?
C301 VLF is a 1986 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 27 March 1986.
Is C301 VLF safe to buy?
The MOT history for C301 VLF shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C301 VLF have outstanding finance?
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