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C41 BYM

1985 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,121 mi
Last recorded65,121 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Eclat62,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC41 BYM
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 65,121 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 65,019 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 64,791 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 64,789 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 64,764 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 64,401 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 64,401 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 63,937 miles

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))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 63,917 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 62,876 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 62,874 miles

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.

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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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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