MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,384 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
oil leak
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
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
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
Head lamps tarnished,slight play front wheel bearings,o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.
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.
All four wheel bearings have slight play
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was D287 UNK registered?
D287 UNK is a 1987 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 January 1987.
Is D287 UNK safe to buy?
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