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TIL 3305

1986 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,667 mi
Last recorded58,667 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1986 Lotus Eclat73,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 3305
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 58,667 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 58,667 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 58,667 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f inner door panel insecure

Fail 11 Jun 2013 55,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f inner door panel insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2011 54,974 miles

oil leak from diff

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 25 Nov 2010 52,270 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 49,025 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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TIL 3305 is a 1986 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1986 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 73,033 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 TIL 3305, 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 40 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TIL 3305 registered?

TIL 3305 is a 1986 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 10 December 1986.

Is TIL 3305 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIL 3305 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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