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D85 JKR

1986 Lotus Eclat Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

64,861 mi
Last recorded64,861 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel68,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD85 JKR
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2009 64,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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D85 JKR is a 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 D85 JKR, 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 D85 JKR registered?

D85 JKR is a 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 10 August 1986.

Is D85 JKR safe to buy?

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