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D160 YJH

1987 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,648 mi
Last recorded45,648 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Lotus Eclat56,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 45,648 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shocks and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 45,648 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shocks and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 45,032 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Springs and shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 42,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 40,782 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 40,782 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 39,125 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cooling fan runs constantly

Fail 9 Jul 2021 39,125 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cooling fan runs constantly

Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,019 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 39,019 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 35,241 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 28,648 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 22,859 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,348 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 14,765 miles

n/s/r tyre slighty misshaped

Pass 15 Apr 2009 10,518 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 6,781 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 125 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 93,456 miles

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 YJH is a 1987 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJH, 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.

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D160 YJH is a 1987 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 31 March 1987.

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