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B117 VYX

1984 Lotus Eclat

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,437 mi
Last recorded93,437 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1984 Lotus Eclat66,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB117 VYX
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 93,437 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

back plates quite rusty

Fail 6 Apr 2009 93,428 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

o/s/r brake back plate corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2008 91,789 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 90,386 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 88,440 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 88,440 miles

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

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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B117 VYX is a 1984 Lotus Eclat in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B117 VYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B117 VYX registered?

B117 VYX is a 1984 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 9 August 1984.

Is B117 VYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B117 VYX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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