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D199 DWP

1986 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,920 mi
Last recorded38,920 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Lotus Eclat73,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD199 DWP
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2024 38,920 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 38,916 miles

Front and rear coil springs corroeded

Offside Front brake slight binding

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear brake pipes greased up

Pass 25 Apr 2022 38,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear brakes binding slightly

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear brake performance hand and foot slightly low

Pass 5 Mar 2021 38,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear wheels binding slightly

front exhaust slight blow

rear foot and handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 22 May 2019 38,893 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 38,879 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 38,796 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,771 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 38,660 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 38,512 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,249 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 37,926 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 37,653 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 37,240 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 36,578 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 36,137 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 36,007 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 359,709 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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D199 DWP is a 1986 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 D199 DWP, 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 D199 DWP registered?

D199 DWP is a 1986 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D199 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D199 DWP shows 18 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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