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B48 EGH

1985 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

91,381 mi
Last recorded91,381 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 Lotus Eclat62,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB48 EGH
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 91,381 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 85,966 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 85,964 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 85,242 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 84,882 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 82,841 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 82,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 81,470 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 81,470 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 78,771 miles

Dampness to power steering rack and pump area.

Front and rear shock absorber bushes perished and starting to split.

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit and in poor condition.

Offside rear tyre wearing low.

Oil leak from engine area.

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 6 Jun 2016 78,771 miles

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

Dampness to power steering rack and pump area.

Front and rear shock absorber bushes perished and starting to split.

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit and in poor condition.

Offside rear tyre wearing low.

Oil leak from engine area.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 76,414 miles

Oil leak and dampness from enigne/power steering rack areas.

Rear number plate starting to seperate.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 75,683 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 71,307 miles

Blow from exhaust joints.

Oil leak from engine.

Rear number plate starting to seperate.

Small splits in both front upper ball joint gaiters.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 71,307 miles

Blow from exhaust joints.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak from engine.

Rear number plate starting to seperate.

Small splits in both front upper ball joint gaiters.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,298 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 24 Jun 2011 68,286 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Centre and rear exhaust rubbers perished and starting to split

Front number plate starting to seperate

Oil leak from engine

Rear number plate in poor condition

Slight blow from nearside rear exhaust joint

Water leak from engine

Windscreen delaminating

Fail 24 Jun 2011 68,286 miles

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

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Centre and rear exhaust rubbers perished and starting to split

Front number plate starting to seperate

Oil leak from engine

Rear number plate in poor condition

Slight blow from nearside rear exhaust joint

Water leak from engine

Windscreen delaminating

Pass 11 Nov 2009 67,642 miles

Oil leak from engine area

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2009 67,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak from engine area

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,948 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 66,948 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 66,308 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 66,222 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 65,026 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 65,026 miles

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

Offside rear brake slightly binding.

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 5 Aug 2005 61,717 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 61,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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B48 EGH is a 1985 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 B48 EGH, 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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B48 EGH is a 1985 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 22 April 1985.

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