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C696 AEX

1986 Lotus Eclat

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,752 mi
Last recorded87,752 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1986 Lotus Eclat73,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC696 AEX
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,752 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre side walls cracking

Offside Front tyre side walls cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 87,267 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 87,258 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 86,724 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 85,456 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 82,847 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 80,948 miles

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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C696 AEX is a 1986 Lotus Eclat in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C696 AEX, 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 C696 AEX registered?

C696 AEX is a 1986 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 21 February 1986.

Is C696 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C696 AEX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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