MOT Status
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84,573 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock absorbers corrosion on casings (5.3.2 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Coil spring corroded All road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded runs across rear cross member (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
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C579 SPB is a 1986 Lotus Eclat in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1986 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 73,033 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 C579 SPB, 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 40 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C579 SPB registered?
C579 SPB is a 1986 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 10 January 1986.
Is C579 SPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for C579 SPB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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