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D616 RKJ

1987 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

24,350 mi
Last recorded24,350 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1987 Lotus Eclat56,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD616 RKJ
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 24,350 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 24,305 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 23,882 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 22,857 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 20,327 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2018 20,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 17,416 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 17,362 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2016 15,193 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 11,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear exhaust rubbers splitting.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 7,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

adv on engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 3,960 miles

adv on engin oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 3,960 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

adv on engin oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 1,720 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 1,707 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 98,187 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 98,184 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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D616 RKJ is a 1987 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D616 RKJ, 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 D616 RKJ registered?

D616 RKJ is a 1987 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 31 May 1987.

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The MOT history for D616 RKJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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