MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,062 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside front wheel bearing has minor play.
Nearside rear brake brabbing slighly.
Offside front seat belt frayed.
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front wheel bearing has minor play.
Nearside rear brake brabbing slighly.
Offside front seat belt frayed.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D989 DPE is a 1987 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 D989 DPE, 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 D989 DPE registered?
D989 DPE is a 1987 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 29 May 1987.
Is D989 DPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for D989 DPE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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