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C555 LEW

1985 Lotus Eclat

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,010 mi
Last recorded45,010 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Eclat62,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC555 LEW
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 45,010 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 44,022 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 42,818 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 42,345 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 41,828 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 41,388 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 40,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 39,237 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,431 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracking

Offside Front tyre perished/cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2016 35,241 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 33,358 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 32,722 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 30,087 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 28,115 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 25,891 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 24,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,313 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 20,308 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 16,333 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 12,984 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 LEW is a 1985 Lotus Eclat in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LEW, 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 C555 LEW registered?

C555 LEW is a 1985 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C555 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C555 LEW shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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