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B287 NPA

1985 Lotus Eclat

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,353 mi
Last recorded81,353 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1985 Lotus Eclat62,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB287 NPA
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 81,353 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 81,257 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 81,062 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,133 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 79,287 miles

Nail in nearside tyre.

Small split in nearside front upper ball joint gaiter.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 78,001 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 77,201 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Pass 11 May 2010 75,882 miles

Baffles loose in centre silencer

Crack in exhaust manifold

Fail 11 May 2010 75,882 miles

Baffles loose in centre silencer

Crack in exhaust manifold

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 12 May 2009 73,587 miles

Centre exhaust broken up inside.

Slight play in steering.

Fail 12 May 2009 73,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre exhaust broken up inside.

Slight play in steering.

Pass 7 May 2008 71,264 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 69,422 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit

Oil leak from engine

Slight blow from front exhaust flexi

Pass 11 May 2006 67,649 miles

Both rear tyres low

N/s/f tyre low on outer edge

O/s/f fog light cracked

Oil leak from engine

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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B287 NPA is a 1985 Lotus Eclat in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 B287 NPA, 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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B287 NPA is a 1985 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 18 May 1985.

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