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D763 RDM

1986 Lotus Eclat

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,550 mi
Last recorded73,550 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1986 Lotus Eclat73,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD763 RDM
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2024 73,550 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 72,585 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 71,322 miles

both front and rear coil springs coroded

both rear and front shockers coroded

both rear tyres wearing on edges

engine,gear box and rear diff oil leaks

rear brake discs coroded and pitted

rear inner brake pads wearing thin

slight blow on front exhaust pipe

slight brake judder front brakes

slight lift in both front lower ball joint

surface corosion rear metal brake pipes

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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D763 RDM is a 1986 Lotus Eclat in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 D763 RDM, 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 D763 RDM registered?

D763 RDM is a 1986 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 20 August 1986.

Is D763 RDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D763 RDM shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D763 RDM have outstanding finance?

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