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DVG 28Y

1983 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,826 mi
Last recorded71,826 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1983 Lotus Eclat59,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVG 28Y
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 71,826 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 71,826 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,775 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 61,496 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 58,771 miles

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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DVG 28Y is a 1983 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 59,417 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 DVG 28Y, 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 43 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DVG 28Y registered?

DVG 28Y is a 1983 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 2 March 1983.

Is DVG 28Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVG 28Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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