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B211 FBL

1984 Lotus Eclat

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,071 mi
Last recorded79,071 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1984 Lotus Eclat66,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB211 FBL
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 79,071 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 79,052 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2007 75,331 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 74,356 miles

oil leak

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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B211 FBL is a 1984 Lotus Eclat in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B211 FBL, 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 B211 FBL registered?

B211 FBL is a 1984 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 9 August 1984.

Is B211 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B211 FBL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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