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C889 LOF

1985 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,653 mi
Last recorded95,653 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Eclat62,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC889 LOF
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 19 May 2025 95,653 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 95,166 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 94,544 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 93,724 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 92,922 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 92,459 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 91,573 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 91,243 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 89,723 miles

Oil leak slight ()

wheel covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 88,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear park brake slight reduced effort

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 87,838 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,317 miles

wheel covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2012 85,155 miles

Oil leak

wheel covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2011 83,610 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 81,519 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 80,256 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 79,179 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 78,226 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 77,240 miles

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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C889 LOF is a 1985 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 C889 LOF, 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 C889 LOF registered?

C889 LOF is a 1985 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 2 September 1985.

Is C889 LOF safe to buy?

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