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B10 EXC

1984 Lotus Eclat

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,562 mi
Last recorded90,562 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1984 Lotus Eclat66,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 EXC
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 90,562 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 88,106 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 87,026 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 87,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 86,968 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 86,940 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 86,741 miles

Oil leak

front tyres starting to crack

nsr bracket corroded

osr metal bracket missing corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2014 86,741 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

front tyres starting to crack

nsr bracket corroded

osr metal bracket missing corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2013 85,867 miles

exhaust rubbers perishing and 2 broken,exhaust still secure

front tyres perishing on sidewall

Pass 5 Jun 2012 85,864 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perishin g not to cordes

rear exhaust rubbers splitting

Fail 29 May 2012 85,848 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perishin g not to cordes

rear exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 3 Jun 2011 85,703 miles

both front tyres cracking up outer sidewall not to cordes yet

chip screen in limit

front brakes 20 percent out of balance o/s down

Pass 2 Jun 2010 85,254 miles

both front tyres cracking up outer sidewall

Fail 1 Jun 2010 85,254 miles

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

both front tyres cracking up outer sidewall

Pass 30 May 2009 84,641 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 84,501 miles

Front brakes out of balance.In limit O/S down

Pass 7 Sep 2005 84,174 miles

n/s/f seat belt slight marking slight wear in steering rack inner joints

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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B10 EXC is a 1984 Lotus Eclat in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B10 EXC, 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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What year was B10 EXC registered?

B10 EXC is a 1984 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B10 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 EXC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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