MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,559 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
passengers door stiff to open but does open
water leak on rad osf and nsf tyres worn on inner edges
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B394 JFS is a 1985 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B394 JFS, 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 B394 JFS registered?
B394 JFS is a 1985 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 May 1985.
Is B394 JFS safe to buy?
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