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D984 VDP

1986 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,667 mi
Last recorded56,667 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1986 Lotus Eclat73,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD984 VDP
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 56,667 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 56,667 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 55,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 54,263 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 54,257 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 49,859 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,218 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 44,218 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 44,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2009 86,497 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 86,166 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 84,016 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 84,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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D984 VDP is a 1986 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D984 VDP, 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 D984 VDP registered?

D984 VDP is a 1986 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 29 August 1986.

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