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J479 BCL

1991 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,187 mi
Last recorded58,187 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Lotus Eclat53,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ479 BCL
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 58,187 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 58,036 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 57,917 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 57,498 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 57,050 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 56,677 miles

All coil springs corroded

Nearside front upper ball joint Greese cover perishing

Steering rack damp

Pass 25 Jun 2015 55,810 miles

O/S/F fog lamp not working

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 55,810 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

O/S/F fog lamp not working

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 55,014 miles

All 4 tyres are cracked & in poor condition around the tyre tread

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 55,014 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All 4 tyres are cracked & in poor condition around the tyre tread

O/S/F Fog light not working

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,500 miles

Front brake pipes are corroded

Front wiper is starting to smear

Nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes are corroded

Nearside rear and offside rear coil springs are corroded

Offside front and nearside front coil springs are corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,649 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

number plates not road legal? / n s f wheel ,caliper slightly binding

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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J479 BCL is a 1991 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 53,091 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 J479 BCL, 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 35 years old, this Lotus Eclat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J479 BCL registered?

J479 BCL is a 1991 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J479 BCL safe to buy?

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