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B49 PEX

1984 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,938 mi
Last recorded88,938 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1984 Lotus Eclat66,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB49 PEX
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 88,938 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 88,878 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 88,847 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 88,725 miles

brake pedal has slight travel

Fail 21 May 2014 88,723 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2013 88,681 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 88,583 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 88,581 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight bind n/s front wheel

Pass 18 May 2006 88,433 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 88,433 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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B49 PEX is a 1984 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 B49 PEX, 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 B49 PEX registered?

B49 PEX is a 1984 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B49 PEX safe to buy?

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