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B951 VPO

1984 Lotus Eclat

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,772 mi
Last recorded66,772 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Lotus Eclat66,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB951 VPO
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 66,772 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 66,567 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 65,772 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 51,178 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r back plate corroded

rear exhaust fouling rear suspension arms

Pass 5 Mar 2021 65,437 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 65,437 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 64,294 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 61,054 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 61,054 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,486 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 60,849 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 60,849 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 May 2015 59,070 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 56,156 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 52,680 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2013 52,680 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 52,661 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 52,374 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 50,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

slight play in nearside front hub

slight runout on rear brakes(judder)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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B951 VPO is a 1984 Lotus Eclat in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B951 VPO, 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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B951 VPO is a 1984 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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