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Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
jacking point pads missing.
o/s front brake binding slightly.
o/s of car sits slightly lower than n/s.
slight corrosion in bottom of steering tube,inside of car.
spare tyre defective.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s front brake binding slightly.
o/s of car sits slightly lower than n/s
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside front tyre
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat Excel?
Based on 1,344 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BVF 261Y is a 1982 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 BVF 261Y, 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 44 years old, this Lotus Eclat Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BVF 261Y registered?
BVF 261Y is a 1982 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 11 August 1982.
Is BVF 261Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for BVF 261Y shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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