MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,847 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All springs front and rear lightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroding rear seat mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced rear seat mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low + uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroding (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust deteriorated
floor pan metal bracket corroded near/side/rear/ and off/side/rear/ missing
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust deteriorated
floor pan metal bracket corroded near/side/rear/ and off/side/rear/ missing
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel smell inside car, no leaks detected.
metal bracket on nearside rear floorpan has corroded.
metal bracket on offside rear floorpan has corroded away.
nearside rear exhaust silencer rubber has split.
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight clutch fluid leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight clutch fluid leak
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C84 PPF is a 1985 Lotus Eclat in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 C84 PPF, 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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C84 PPF is a 1985 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 19 August 1985.
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