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D160 HPY

1987 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,167 mi
Last recorded67,167 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Lotus Eclat56,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD160 HPY
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 67,167 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 67,126 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 66,927 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 66,497 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 66,353 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 66,353 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 66,038 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 65,859 miles

Outer casing of fuel line split at carburettor,but not leaking.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 65,674 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 65,462 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 65,196 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 64,943 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 64,506 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 63,623 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 61,109 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 61,092 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 60,124 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 58,218 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2007 58,162 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2006 55,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2006 55,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D160 HPY is a 1987 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1987 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 56,464 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 D160 HPY, 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 39 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 D160 HPY registered?

D160 HPY is a 1987 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D160 HPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D160 HPY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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