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VTO 66Y

1982 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,234 mi
Last recorded13,234 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 1982 Lotus Eclat57,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTO 66Y
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 13,234 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 13,225 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 13,225 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 13,145 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 12,804 miles

fluid stain offside rear backplate

Fail 24 Jun 2011 12,804 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fluid stain offside rear backplate

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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VTO 66Y is a 1982 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VTO 66Y, 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 VTO 66Y registered?

VTO 66Y is a 1982 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 29 September 1982.

Is VTO 66Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTO 66Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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