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C84 PPF

1985 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,847 mi
Last recorded89,847 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Eclat62,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC84 PPF
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 89,847 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 89,697 miles

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 89,365 miles

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))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 88,873 miles

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))

Pass 29 May 2018 88,392 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 87,763 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 87,677 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 87,398 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 87,391 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 87,361 miles

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.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 87,237 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 87,228 miles

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.

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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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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What year was C84 PPF registered?

C84 PPF is a 1985 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 19 August 1985.

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