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D888 TVO

1986 Lotus Eclat

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

1,977 mi
Last recorded1,977 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 1986 Lotus Eclat73,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD888 TVO
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 1,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 1,852 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 1,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 1,425 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 1,027 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 1,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 551 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 479 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 99,488 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 98,404 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 98,366 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 97,039 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 90,967 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 85,992 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 85,992 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 84,093 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 77,923 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

os hand brake cable insucure

Pass 23 Sep 2010 74,573 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 72,106 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 66,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 61,581 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 61,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 57,256 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 TVO is a 1986 Lotus Eclat in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 D888 TVO, 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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D888 TVO is a 1986 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 17 September 1986.

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