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B878 YHT

1985 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

80,646 mi
Last recorded80,646 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1985 Lotus Eclat62,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB878 YHT
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2020 80,646 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.68mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 80,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.66mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner sill fibreglass damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2019 80,638 miles

Emissions not tested overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.66mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner sill fibreglass damaged

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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B878 YHT is a 1985 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B878 YHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B878 YHT registered?

B878 YHT is a 1985 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is B878 YHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B878 YHT shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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