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BPJ 12Y

1983 Lotus Eclat

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

28,060 mi
Last recorded28,060 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1983 Lotus Eclat59,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPJ 12Y
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 28,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside steering rack boot perished

registration lamps deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2018 27,991 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 27,981 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust rear joints corroded.

front suspension coil springs corroded.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 27,776 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 27,514 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some engine oil loss.

some noise from front wheel bearings.

Pass 29 May 2014 27,213 miles

Oil leak

slight leakage and corrosion from exhaust rear sections.

some binding of nearside rear brake.

some discolouration of rear number plate lamps.

some noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 25 May 2013 26,814 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 26,558 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,112 miles

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

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

emissions on limit

slight bind of nearside rear brake

Pass 11 Feb 2009 25,236 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil loss

Pass 6 Feb 2008 24,306 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 22,596 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 22,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 20,493 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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BPJ 12Y is a 1983 Lotus Eclat in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1983 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 59,417 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 BPJ 12Y, 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 43 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BPJ 12Y is a 1983 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 2 June 1983.

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