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C693 NEW

1986 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,707 mi
Last recorded88,707 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1986 Lotus Eclat73,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC693 NEW
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2020 88,707 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 87,946 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by exhaust system (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 87,928 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Travels to the floor with servo assistance (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to junction terminal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2014 86,940 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 86,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 85,356 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

all indicators flashing fast but not more than 120 per minute

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2010 84,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 84,394 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 81,499 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Mar 2008 77,716 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 74,183 miles

offside rear light lens is cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2006 73,971 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column universal joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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C693 NEW is a 1986 Lotus Eclat in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C693 NEW, 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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C693 NEW is a 1986 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 3 January 1986.

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