MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,775 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B186 GBL is a 1985 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 B186 GBL, 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 B186 GBL registered?
B186 GBL is a 1985 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 February 1985.
Is B186 GBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for B186 GBL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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