MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,542 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil level on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe above rear axle joining into splitter (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil level on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe above rear axle joining into splitter (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C824 MRA is a 1986 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 C824 MRA, 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 C824 MRA registered?
C824 MRA is a 1986 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C824 MRA safe to buy?
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