MOT Status
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58,187 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All coil springs corroded
Nearside front upper ball joint Greese cover perishing
Steering rack damp
O/S/F fog lamp not working
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
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)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for J479 BCL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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