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D287 UNK

1987 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,384 mi
Last recorded9,384 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 1987 Lotus Eclat56,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD287 UNK
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2018 9,384 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases marked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Power steering ram leaking steering rack arm joint seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 9,384 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2016 9,384 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounting broken (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 9,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise engine oil leaks

Fail 14 Oct 2015 9,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished and splitting in tread

advise engine oil leaks

Pass 17 Oct 2014 5,208 miles

Head lamps tarnished,slight play front wheel bearings,o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 5,208 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Head lamps tarnished,slight play front wheel bearings,o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 4,298 miles

All four wheel bearings have slight play

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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D287 UNK is a 1987 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D287 UNK, 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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D287 UNK is a 1987 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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