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GIW 1100

1984 Lotus Eclat Excel

Red Other 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,422 mi
Last recorded14,422 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 1984 Lotus Eclat Excel58,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIW 1100
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2021 14,422 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 14,310 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 14,099 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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GIW 1100 is a 1984 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 2,174cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GIW 1100, 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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What year was GIW 1100 registered?

GIW 1100 is a 1984 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 1 July 1984.

Is GIW 1100 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIW 1100 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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