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C343 TPM

1986 Lotus Eclat

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

76,629 mi
Last recorded76,629 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1986 Lotus Eclat73,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC343 TPM
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 76,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust boxes corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust boxes and corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 76,601 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust boxes and corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 76,594 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened webbing fraying on edge (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 76,506 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 76,499 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 76,488 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sunvisor not supported in the close postion (8.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 76,253 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 76,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 74,794 miles

O/S/R Floor Fiberglass Cracked around Jacking Point

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 74,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

O/S/R Floor Fiberglass Cracked around Jacking Point

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 72,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/r fibre glass body split at jacking point

Pass 12 Nov 2013 72,860 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/r fibre glass body split at jacking point

Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/r jacking point fibre glass body splt and damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2012 71,285 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/r jacking point fibre glass body splt and damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,100 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 63,476 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 63,082 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 63,078 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre silencer mtg bracket broken, fixed by wire.

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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C343 TPM is a 1986 Lotus Eclat in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1986 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 73,033 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 C343 TPM, 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 40 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C343 TPM is a 1986 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 21 April 1986.

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