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ENG 845Y

1983 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

47,079 mi
Last recorded47,079 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Lotus Eclat59,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENG 845Y
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 47,079 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 47,005 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 46,924 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 46,840 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 46,747 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 46,670 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 46,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 46,610 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 46,542 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 46,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 3 Aug 2012 46,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 46,104 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,046 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 45,944 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 45,885 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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ENG 845Y is a 1983 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 ENG 845Y, 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 ENG 845Y registered?

ENG 845Y is a 1983 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 9 February 1983.

Is ENG 845Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENG 845Y shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ENG 845Y have outstanding finance?

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