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D939 OHR

1986 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,248 mi
Last recorded98,248 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Lotus Eclat73,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD939 OHR
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 98,248 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 97,291 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 96,808 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 96,395 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 95,569 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 95,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 94,947 miles

Exhaust system touching suspension arm.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 94,947 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system touching suspension arm.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 94,015 miles

Front suspension corroded

engine /gearbox/rear diff leaking oil

Fail 14 Sep 2020 94,015 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension corroded

engine / gear box / rear diff corroded leaking oil

inner cover on bonnet insecure touching alternator pully

Pass 18 Sep 2019 93,352 miles

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Fail 12 Sep 2019 93,352 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 92,629 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 92,430 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,158 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 92,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 91,818 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 90,335 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 89,813 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 89,410 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 89,012 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 88,059 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 88,059 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 87,132 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 88,414 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 85,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 84,374 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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D939 OHR is a 1986 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D939 OHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D939 OHR registered?

D939 OHR is a 1986 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 5 December 1986.

Is D939 OHR safe to buy?

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