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C555 ETA

1985 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,107 mi
Last recorded68,107 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1985 Lotus Eclat62,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC555 ETA
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,107 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 67,170 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 66,887 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 66,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 65,878 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 65,477 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 65,312 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 64,491 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 62,963 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 62,963 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 81,978 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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C555 ETA is a 1985 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 C555 ETA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C555 ETA registered?

C555 ETA is a 1985 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C555 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C555 ETA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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