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DND 971Y

1983 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,531 mi
Last recorded84,531 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Lotus Eclat59,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDND 971Y
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 84,531 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 84,505 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 84,418 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 83,496 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 83,496 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear shockers are corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2012 83,037 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust clamp is loose

osf brake is binding slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2012 83,037 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust clamp is loose

osf brake is binding slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2011 82,840 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 82,392 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 82,392 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 80,913 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 80,913 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 80,503 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 78,223 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 78,223 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 77,582 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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DND 971Y is a 1983 Lotus Eclat in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1983 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 59,417 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 DND 971Y, 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 43 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DND 971Y registered?

DND 971Y is a 1983 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 11 March 1983.

Is DND 971Y safe to buy?

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