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C609 DVF

1986 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,005 mi
Last recorded94,005 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1986 Lotus Eclat73,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC609 DVF
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 94,005 miles

all tyres cracked

Fail 30 Dec 2011

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 93,652 miles

exhaust corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2006 92,424 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded †chip in windscreen †

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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C609 DVF is a 1986 Lotus Eclat in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C609 DVF, 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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What year was C609 DVF registered?

C609 DVF is a 1986 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C609 DVF safe to buy?

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