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PIJ 4797

1984 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,598 mi
Last recorded72,598 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1984 Lotus Eclat66,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIJ 4797
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 72,598 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Apr 2009 72,597 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 May 2008 72,335 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 72,063 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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PIJ 4797 is a 1984 Lotus Eclat in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 66,287 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 PIJ 4797, 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 42 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PIJ 4797 registered?

PIJ 4797 is a 1984 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 17 February 1984.

Is PIJ 4797 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIJ 4797 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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