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C404 ULD

1985 Lotus Eclat

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,693 mi
Last recorded61,693 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 1985 Lotus Eclat62,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC404 ULD
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 61,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box holed & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tee piece to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tee piece to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 61,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 61,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 59,791 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 59,659 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 59,659 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged trapped in coil spring (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 59,422 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 59,422 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 57,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres 215/50r15 rear tyres 205/50r15

Fail 8 Sep 2017 57,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres 215/50r15 rear tyres 205/50r15

Pass 13 Sep 2016 56,698 miles

nsr/osr tyres cracking on inner/outer sidewalls

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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C404 ULD is a 1985 Lotus Eclat in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C404 ULD, 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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What year was C404 ULD registered?

C404 ULD is a 1985 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 4 November 1985.

Is C404 ULD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C404 ULD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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