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B276 AMJ

1984 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,374 mi
Last recorded63,374 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Lotus Eclat66,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB276 AMJ
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 63,374 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 63,374 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear reverse light staying on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid split pipe (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts underneath and through wheel arch (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

hazards not working 1986

Pass 13 Apr 2022 63,374 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 63,374 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 63,374 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 63,374 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 63,374 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Slight oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2017 63,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 62,879 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 62,770 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 62,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 62,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 61,676 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,566 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 57,445 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 57,440 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 57,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 May 2006 57,052 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 57,052 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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B276 AMJ is a 1984 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 B276 AMJ, 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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B276 AMJ is a 1984 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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