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C400 JYS

1986 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,242 mi
Last recorded77,242 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Eclat73,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC400 JYS
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 77,242 miles

slight leak from n/s/f steering rack boot

headlamps corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2025 77,242 miles

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

headlamps corroded

slight leak from n/s/f steering rack boot

Pass 26 Jun 2024 77,183 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 May 2023 77,137 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 77,083 miles

All Four Tyres 10 Years Old

All Four Tyres Perished/Cracked

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,824 miles

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

nearside rear brake sticking on slightly

Fail 9 Apr 2014 76,824 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake sticking on slightly

Pass 15 May 2012 76,522 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 76,006 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 75,236 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering rack noise/play

Pass 27 Jun 2006 74,193 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 74,101 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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C400 JYS is a 1986 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C400 JYS, 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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What year was C400 JYS registered?

C400 JYS is a 1986 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 17 March 1986.

Is C400 JYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C400 JYS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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