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A534 LLK

1984 Lotus Eclat Excel

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

22,791 mi
Last recorded22,791 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1984 Lotus Eclat Excel58,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA534 LLK
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 22,791 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 21,934 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 21,164 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 21,155 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 20,290 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 20,290 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 19,109 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 19,102 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 17,009 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 15,142 miles

brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2009 13,549 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 11,286 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 9,859 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 8,031 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat Excel?

Based on 1,344 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 30
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
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A534 LLK is a 1984 Lotus Eclat Excel in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1984 Lotus Eclat Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 58,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Eclat Excel fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A534 LLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Eclat Excel typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Lotus Eclat Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A534 LLK is a 1984 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 21 February 1984.

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