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D236 LMG

1987 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

37,521 mi
Last recorded37,521 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1987 Lotus Eclat56,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD236 LMG
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 37,521 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive but dripping onto exhaust downpipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 37,521 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive but dripping onto exhaust downpipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 32,177 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 32,177 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 27,550 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 25,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2016 22,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres on 3mm

nearside rear fuel pipe deteriorated

offside rear exhaust hanger fouling coil spring

slight bind at nearside rear wheel

Fail 11 Feb 2016 22,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres on 3mm

brake pedal anti slip rubber not fitted

coolant leak

nearside rear fuel pipe deteriorated

offside rear exhaust hanger fouling coil spring

slight bind at nearside rear wheel

Pass 20 Sep 2013 22,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 22,418 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 21,880 miles

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

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

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

water pump leaking

Fail 18 Jul 2007 21,879 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Different size front to rear

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

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

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

Water pump leaking

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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D236 LMG is a 1987 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D236 LMG, 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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D236 LMG is a 1987 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 9 March 1987.

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