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Lotus Eclat

Red · Petrol · 1984 · 2,174 cc

766 EXLMOT history

766 EXL is a red petrol Lotus Eclat first used on 4 Jan 1984. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2023 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 88,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2023
Mileage
88,802 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2022
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
766 EXL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Eclat
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,174 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
4 Jan 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

766 EXL was last recorded at 88,802 miles on 28 Jun 2022, 92 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,710 miles · 28 Jun 2018
Between the last two tests
92 miles
Average per year
573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 88,802 miles
  • 2018 – 88,710 miles
  • 2015 – 88,696 miles
  • 2014 – 88,507 miles
  • 2011 – 88,459 miles
  • 2010 – 88,217 miles
  • 2009 – 85,536 miles
  • 2008 – 82,575 miles
  • 2007 – 80,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,802 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front nailed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear exhaust rubber mounting ring perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Suspension components slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,802 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    88,802 miles
    Test number
    612384729444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,710 miles (+14)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,710 miles
    Test number
    610868504628
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass88,696 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,696 miles
    Test number
    687827637703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nailed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber mounting ring perished
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension components slightly corroded

  4. Fail88,696 miles (+189)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,696 miles
    Test number
    358796155146
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nailed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber mounting ring perished
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension components slightly corroded

  5. Pass88,507 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,507 miles
    Test number
    718701644286
    • AdvisoryAll position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteEngine oil leak nailed
    • NoteN/s/f tyre nailed
    • NoteRear exhaust mounts perished
    • NoteSuggest steering geometry check

  6. Fail88,507 miles (+48)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,507 miles
    Test number
    548990644252
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryAll position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteEngine oil leak nailed
    • NoteN/s/f tyre nailed
    • NoteRear exhaust mounts perished

  7. Pass88,459 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    88,459 miles
    Test number
    335663721457
    • NoteRear brakes slightly binding!

  8. Fail88,451 miles (+234)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,451 miles
    Test number
    329366911435
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear brakes slightly binding!

  9. Pass88,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    88,217 miles
    Test number
    363735110403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,217 miles (+2,681)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,217 miles
    Test number
    801995810218
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass85,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    85,536 miles
    Test number
    322916059160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,536 miles (+2,961)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,536 miles
    Test number
    574186859175
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  13. Pass82,575 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    82,575 miles
    Test number
    760714838271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteSlight rear brake imbalance

  14. Fail82,575 miles (+2,324)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,575 miles
    Test number
    590832638202
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteSlight rear brake imbalance

  15. Pass80,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    80,251 miles
    Test number
    382318407460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,251 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,251 miles
    Test number
    693508907283
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about 766 EXL

What vehicle is registration 766 EXL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 766 EXL on a red petrol Lotus Eclat first used on 4 Jan 1984. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 766 EXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 766 EXL expired on 27 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 766 EXL?
The MOT on 766 EXL expired on 27 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 766 EXL done?
766 EXL was recorded at 88,802 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2022, an average of 573 miles a year.
Has 766 EXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 766 EXL has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on 766 EXL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 766 EXL find?
766 EXL passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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