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C710 AEX

1986 Lotus Eclat Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,596 mi
Last recorded45,596 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel68,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC710 AEX
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 45,596 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 45,294 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 45,276 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 44,865 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 44,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 44,482 miles

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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C710 AEX is a 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C710 AEX, 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 C710 AEX registered?

C710 AEX is a 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 26 February 1986.

Is C710 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C710 AEX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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