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PVK 599Y

1982 Lotus Eclat

Bronze Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,276 mi
Last recorded51,276 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1982 Lotus Eclat57,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVK 599Y
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 51,276 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 49,760 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 48,223 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 46,140 miles
Pass 8 May 2022 44,453 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 44,240 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking on side wall

Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,653 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 43,588 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,541 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 41,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 39,526 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,055 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 38,047 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 37,075 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak at oil cooler

water leak at water pump

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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PVK 599Y is a 1982 Lotus Eclat in Bronze with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1982 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 57,924 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 PVK 599Y, 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 44 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 PVK 599Y registered?

PVK 599Y is a 1982 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 25 October 1982.

Is PVK 599Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVK 599Y shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PVK 599Y have outstanding finance?

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