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B555 YEG

1984 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,244 mi
Last recorded67,244 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Lotus Eclat66,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB555 YEG
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 67,244 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 67,093 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 67,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 66,857 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 66,533 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 66,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 66,118 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear body component tie bar corroded and collapsed

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear expansion box flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear body component tie bar corroded and collapsed

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 66,006 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 65,040 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 May 2016 65,578 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,280 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 65,267 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 65,228 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 63,348 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 60,009 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 60,009 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B555 YEG is a 1984 Lotus Eclat in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B555 YEG, 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 B555 YEG registered?

B555 YEG is a 1984 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 16 August 1984.

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