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B779 OPJ

1985 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,437 mi
Last recorded86,437 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1985 Lotus Eclat62,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB779 OPJ
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 86,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 80,037 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 77,885 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 73,262 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,028 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 66,028 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 62,643 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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B779 OPJ is a 1985 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B779 OPJ, 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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What year was B779 OPJ registered?

B779 OPJ is a 1985 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 21 January 1985.

Is B779 OPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B779 OPJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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