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C923 NHR

1986 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

29,527 mi
Last recorded29,527 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1986 Lotus Eclat73,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC923 NHR
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 29,527 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Nov 2015 29,527 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Sep 2015 29,520 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting bracket (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting bracket (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

REAR SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY CORRODED

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear shock absorbers and springs corroded

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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C923 NHR is a 1986 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C923 NHR, 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 C923 NHR registered?

C923 NHR is a 1986 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C923 NHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C923 NHR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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