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A464 BJR

1984 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,558 mi
Last recorded85,558 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1984 Lotus Eclat66,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA464 BJR
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 85,558 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective multiple (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 85,558 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective multiple (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 85,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 85,558 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 85,558 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 85,559 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 85,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 85,558 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2014 85,558 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 85,558 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 85,558 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 85,316 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 85,316 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 85,323 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 85,320 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 85,316 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

small split sidewall n/s front tyre

some movement in steering balls

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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A464 BJR is a 1984 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 66,287 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 A464 BJR, 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 42 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A464 BJR is a 1984 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 6 April 1984.

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