MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,000 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold to down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Diff pinion leak
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Several Oil leaks
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Diff pinion leak
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Several Oil leaks
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure gator (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak shock (2.7.3)
Rear Stop lamp not working x2 (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shock damp (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B22 EXL is a 1985 Lotus Eclat in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 B22 EXL, 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 B22 EXL registered?
B22 EXL is a 1985 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B22 EXL safe to buy?
The MOT history for B22 EXL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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