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FWY 698Y

1983 Lotus Eclat Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,963 mi
Last recorded30,963 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWY 698Y
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,963 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,607 miles

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

Oil leak

all brake discs corroded and pitted

brakes could be better

corrosion various components under vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2009 26,584 miles

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion to various components under vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,393 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 20,071 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s door handle loose

slight brake inbalance at front

slight corrosion various components under vehicle

Fail 15 May 2007 19,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 19,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 19,152 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat Excel?

Based on 1,344 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 30
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
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FWY 698Y is a 1983 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Lotus Eclat Excel fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FWY 698Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Eclat Excel typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 43 years old, this Lotus Eclat Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FWY 698Y registered?

FWY 698Y is a 1983 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 26 January 1983.

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The MOT history for FWY 698Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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