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B761 XBA

1984 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,198 mi
Last recorded88,198 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1984 Lotus Eclat66,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB761 XBA
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 88,198 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 88,198 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 88,188 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 88,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 88,113 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 88,066 miles

exhaust mounts deteriorated

offside front brake slight bind

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 88,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust mounts deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 10 Nov 2014 87,926 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 87,923 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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B761 XBA is a 1984 Lotus Eclat in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B761 XBA, 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 B761 XBA registered?

B761 XBA is a 1984 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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