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D909 YLL

1986 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,451 mi
Last recorded79,451 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Eclat73,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD909 YLL
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 79,451 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jun 2025 79,451 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking Vacuum systerm leaking air in survo hose. (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jun 2024 79,446 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted alloy rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jun 2024 79,446 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted alloy rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2023 79,421 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 79,421 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning Judders when turning ,[Belt loose] (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 78,927 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 78,902 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 78,902 miles

Rear Axle insecure (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 78,597 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 788,194 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Lower Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,597 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 77,800 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 76,250 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 74,785 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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D909 YLL is a 1986 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D909 YLL, 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 D909 YLL registered?

D909 YLL is a 1986 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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The MOT history for D909 YLL shows 15 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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