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BVF 261Y

1982 Lotus Eclat Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

14,295 mi
Last recorded14,295 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVF 261Y
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 14,295 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 14,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 14,221 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 14,139 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 14,127 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 12,575 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 12,575 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 12,126 miles

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.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 12,079 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 12,041 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 12,023 miles

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.

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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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.

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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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