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828 RMC

1985 Lotus Eclat

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

62,611 mi
Last recorded62,611 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Eclat62,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration828 RMC
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 62,611 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 62,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 62,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 62,152 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 62,075 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 62,018 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 62,017 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure Heavily corroded (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 61,840 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 61,465 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 61,084 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 60,657 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,885 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 58,319 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 57,154 miles

slight weep at steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,470 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 53,035 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R Shock body corroded badly and weaker rebound

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 48,794 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear back plate corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 40,325 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 36,210 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 32,407 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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828 RMC is a 1985 Lotus Eclat in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1985 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 62,046 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 828 RMC, 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 41 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 828 RMC registered?

828 RMC is a 1985 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 828 RMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 828 RMC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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