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B464 JJH

1985 Lotus Eclat

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,092 mi
Last recorded85,092 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2006
Typical for 1985 Lotus Eclat62,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB464 JJH
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2006 85,092 miles

ADVISE - BOTH STEERING RACK GAITORS PERRISHED AND STARTING TO SPLIT.

ADVISE - OFFSIDE FRONT STEEL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

ADVISE - OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

ADVISE - REAR DIFF WEEPING FLUID

ADVISE - SLIGHT BRAKE BIND TO OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE REAR BRAKES.

ADVISE - SLIGHT BRAKE BIND TO OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE

ADVISE - SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

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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B464 JJH is a 1985 Lotus Eclat in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 B464 JJH, 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 B464 JJH registered?

B464 JJH is a 1985 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 10 May 1985.

Is B464 JJH safe to buy?

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