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B476 MRK

1985 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,625 mi
Last recorded75,625 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2006
Typical for 1985 Lotus Eclat62,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB476 MRK
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2006 75,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust slight blow

front number plate cracked

rear discs corroded

rear seatbelts frayed

Fail 29 Mar 2006 75,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

centre exhaust slight blow

front number plate cracked

rear discs corroded

rear seatbelts frayed

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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B476 MRK is a 1985 Lotus Eclat in White with a 2,174cc 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 B476 MRK, 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 B476 MRK registered?

B476 MRK is a 1985 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 30 January 1985.

Is B476 MRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B476 MRK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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