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NDE 288Y

1983 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,550 mi
Last recorded35,550 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1983 Lotus Eclat59,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDE 288Y
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 35,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 35,542 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 35,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 35,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 35,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 35,251 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,239 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 35,239 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emisions not checked due to hole in exhaust

Pass 10 Jun 2009 35,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 34,610 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NDE 288Y is a 1983 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NDE 288Y, 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 NDE 288Y registered?

NDE 288Y is a 1983 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is NDE 288Y safe to buy?

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