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D888 BPH

1987 Lotus Eclat

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

48,835 mi
Last recorded48,835 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 1987 Lotus Eclat56,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD888 BPH
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 48,835 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 47,948 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 47,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 46,761 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 46,753 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 44,910 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 44,855 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 42,208 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,387 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 37,194 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust mounts poor

fuel cap sealing ring perrished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2014 37,194 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust mounts poor

fuel cap sealing ring perrished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2013 36,994 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2013 36,987 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2012 36,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers stretched and perrished

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 6 Aug 2011 36,296 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 36,296 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 35,908 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 35,883 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 35,312 miles

exhaut blowing slightly from joint

handbrake travel high

nsr handbrake low effort

Pass 24 May 2008 34,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 34,620 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 33,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 33,071 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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D888 BPH is a 1987 Lotus Eclat in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 D888 BPH, 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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D888 BPH is a 1987 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 30 June 1987.

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