MOT Status
ValidMileage
65,121 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight flashes when indicator is on (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O bush on central suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C41 BYM is a 1985 Lotus Eclat in White 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 C41 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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What year was C41 BYM registered?
C41 BYM is a 1985 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C41 BYM safe to buy?
The MOT history for C41 BYM 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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