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D726 FYK

1986 Lotus Eclat

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,428 mi
Last recorded66,428 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Eclat73,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD726 FYK
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 66,428 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 66,428 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 66,428 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

high spot on all 4 discs

Pass 20 Sep 2016 66,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

brake pedal travel

Fail 16 Sep 2016 66,387 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

brake pedal travel

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 66,321 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 66,321 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 66,316 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 66,316 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 66,290 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pedal travel near limit

rear exhaust mounting rubbers split

Fail 5 Nov 2007 66,278 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust mounting rubbers split

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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D726 FYK is a 1986 Lotus Eclat in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1986 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 73,033 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 D726 FYK, 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 40 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D726 FYK registered?

D726 FYK is a 1986 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 10 September 1986.

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