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B459 AAE

1984 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,009 mi
Last recorded77,009 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Lotus Eclat66,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB459 AAE
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 77,009 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 75,548 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Rear Inner Sill damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 75,548 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Rear Inner Sill damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,060 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear inner sill damaged

Offside 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 70,788 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust fouling spring

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

Fail 31 May 2019 70,788 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust fouling spring

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 68,609 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 68,600 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,020 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 67,985 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,008 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 66,818 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 66,777 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 66,744 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 66,744 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 66,675 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 65,930 miles

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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B459 AAE is a 1984 Lotus Eclat in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 B459 AAE, 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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B459 AAE is a 1984 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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