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B27 JRC

1985 Lotus Eclat

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,630 mi
Last recorded80,630 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Eclat62,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB27 JRC
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 80,630 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake effort low min req just met

Fail 3 Oct 2025 80,615 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear hand brake effort low min req just met

Pass 30 Sep 2024 80,074 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 79,224 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 79,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 'Y piece' (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective not self raising (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak engine area

oil leak rear dif

Pass 3 Sep 2014 78,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 78,950 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 73,543 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,895 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 71,895 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)

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2011 70,437 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2010 70,399 miles

HC emissions just inside limits on raised idle

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 70,197 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack, nearside

Fail 8 Apr 2009 70,169 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack, nearside

Pass 19 May 2008 69,731 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 69,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 May 2007 67,347 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 May 2007 67,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 66,055 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 66,055 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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B27 JRC is a 1985 Lotus Eclat in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B27 JRC, 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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B27 JRC is a 1985 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 9 April 1985.

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