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B477 GRC

1984 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,137 mi
Last recorded23,137 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Lotus Eclat66,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB477 GRC
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 23,137 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 23,077 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 23,070 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 22,992 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 22,946 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 22,918 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front & rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 22,651 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 22,608 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 22,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel cap seal starting to split.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 21,850 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 21,845 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 21,768 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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B477 GRC is a 1984 Lotus Eclat in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B477 GRC, 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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What year was B477 GRC registered?

B477 GRC is a 1984 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B477 GRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B477 GRC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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