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C323 BYM

1985 Lotus Eclat

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,497 mi
Last recorded48,497 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1985 Lotus Eclat62,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC323 BYM
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 48,497 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 48,281 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 48,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 47,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

ball joint covers,exhaust rubbers andrear suspension rubbers all perishing/worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake pipes close to springs on lock

h.c high

rear seat belt mounting plates corroding

wiper switch fault?

Fail 3 Oct 2007 47,095 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

ball joint covers,exhaust rubbers andrear suspension rubbers all perishing/worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake pipes close to springs on lock

h.c high

rear seat belt mounting plates corroding

wiper switch fault?

Pass 12 Jul 2006 46,143 miles

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

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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C323 BYM is a 1985 Lotus Eclat in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C323 BYM, 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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C323 BYM is a 1985 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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