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FIL 4194

1986 Lotus Eclat

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,001 mi
Last recorded16,001 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1986 Lotus Eclat73,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 4194
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 16,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs corroding slightly due to inactivity.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 85,320 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 82,346 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 82,342 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 80,080 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 77,211 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 77,206 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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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FIL 4194 is a 1986 Lotus Eclat in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FIL 4194, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FIL 4194 registered?

FIL 4194 is a 1986 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 10 July 1986.

Is FIL 4194 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 4194 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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