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B100 UNC

1985 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,885 mi
Last recorded87,885 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Eclat62,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB100 UNC
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 87,885 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 86,296 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 85,643 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 85,528 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 85,316 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 85,194 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 84,768 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 84,763 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 84,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Diff leaking oil

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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B100 UNC is a 1985 Lotus Eclat in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B100 UNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B100 UNC registered?

B100 UNC is a 1985 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B100 UNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B100 UNC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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