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E10 JEJ

1987 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,213 mi
Last recorded42,213 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Lotus Eclat56,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 JEJ
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 42,213 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 42,173 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 42,075 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 41,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 41,065 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 May 2017 40,197 miles

Advise oil leak

Fail 23 May 2017 40,194 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Advise oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2016 75,437 miles

Inner advise o/s front to rear brake pipe

Pass 8 May 2015 74,643 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 73,215 miles

Advise both rear tyres on wear indicators

Advise n/s/r inner brake pad close to 1.5mm limit

Advise slight play on o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2013 72,117 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 71,693 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 71,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 71,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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E10 JEJ is a 1987 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 E10 JEJ, 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 E10 JEJ registered?

E10 JEJ is a 1987 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 27 August 1987.

Is E10 JEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E10 JEJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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