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C600 PPJ

1985 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,372 mi
Last recorded7,372 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Lotus Eclat62,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC600 PPJ
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 May 2019 7,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 40,053 miles

BOTH rear standard fitment seat belts missing.

exhaust system in poor condition/deteriorated

rear seat belt anchorage points missing/corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2017 40,053 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed body mounts damaged allowing fouling/chafing of brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH rear standard fitment seat belts missing.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

exhaust system in poor condition/deteriorated

rear seat belt anchorage points missing/corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 39,509 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened MASTER (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LAST JOIN (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded INTO RACK (2.3.2)

Standard fitment seat belt missing BOTH REARS ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 39,509 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened MASTER (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LAST JOIN (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded INTO RACK (2.3.2)

Standard fitment seat belt missing BOTH REARS ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 38,818 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 38,762 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

all tyres perishing

Fail 12 Oct 2012 38,762 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,357 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish

Fail 7 Apr 2008 38,350 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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C600 PPJ is a 1985 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C600 PPJ, 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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C600 PPJ is a 1985 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 8 August 1985.

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