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C408 ULD

1986 Lotus Eclat Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

98,983 mi
Last recorded98,983 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2007
Typical for 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel68,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC408 ULD
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2007 98,983 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

BOTH HEADLAMP IMAGE INTENSITY MEETS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS , OFFSIDE FRONT SIDE LIGHT DIM , ALL BRAKE PIPES FRONT AND REAR CORRODED , EXHAUST SYSTEM FOULING BODY , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST .

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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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C408 ULD is a 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 68,226 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 C408 ULD, 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 40 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 C408 ULD registered?

C408 ULD is a 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 7 February 1986.

Is C408 ULD safe to buy?

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