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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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
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
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
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat Excel?
Based on 1,344 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FWY 698Y safe to buy?
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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