1984 Lotus Eclat 2.2L Petrol · A486 KLB
1984 Lotus Eclat (2.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 1984. Recorded mileage 66,400 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ECLAT
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A486 KLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2024
- 66,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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A486 KLB Mileage History
- 21/09/202266,205 mi
- 02/10/202366,309 mi+104 mi
- 02/10/202366,309 mi
- 07/10/202466,400 mi+91 mi
- 15/10/202466,400 mi
Average of roughly 94 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A486 KLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Lotus Eclat (A486 KLB) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (25 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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