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C432 SLT

1985 Lotus Eclat Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,221 mi
Last recorded84,221 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1985 Lotus Eclat Excel63,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC432 SLT
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 84,221 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

heavy surface corrosion in filter housing(lower engine bay)

oil leaks from engine & gearbox

rear axle oil leak

slight leak of gases from exhaust flexible joint

Fail 3 Mar 2016 84,221 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

heavy surface corrosion in filter housing(lower engine bay)

oil leaks from engine & gearbox

rear axle oil leak

slight leak of gases from exhaust flexible joint

Pass 9 Sep 2014 83,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine & axle oil leaks

rear exhaust clamps excessively corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 83,876 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

excessive corrosion in fuel filter

exhaust manifold cracked

exhaust slightly leaking gases from flexible joint

oil leak from front crankshaft oil seal & rear axle oil seal

rear exhaust clamp corroded

surface corrosion in front & rear suspension

Fail 24 Sep 2013 83,876 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

excessive corrosion in fuel filter

exhaust manifold cracked

exhaust slightly leaking gases from flexible joint

oil leak from front crankshaft oil seal & rear axle oil seal

rear exhaust clamp corroded

surface corrosion in front & rear suspension

Pass 19 Oct 2012 83,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust slightly leaking gases from flexible joint.

oil leak from crankshaft front oil seal and rear axle oil seal.

surface corrosion in front and rear suspension.

Fail 17 Oct 2012 83,622 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust slightly leaking gases from flexible joint.

oil leak from crankshaft front oil seal and rear axle oil seal.

surface corrosion in front and rear suspension.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 83,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

gear box bolt loose

o/s/f + n/s/f suspension ball joint covers split

oil leaks from rear axle,engine & gearbox

surface corrosion in coil springs, shock absorbers,upper front suspension arms & front & rear metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Oct 2010 81,134 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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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C432 SLT is a 1985 Lotus Eclat Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C432 SLT, 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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C432 SLT is a 1985 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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