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E115 ONG

1987 Lotus Eclat

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

60,695 mi
Last recorded60,695 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1987 Lotus Eclat56,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE115 ONG
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2018 60,695 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak from carb (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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E115 ONG is a 1987 Lotus Eclat in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 E115 ONG, 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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How do I check the history of E115 ONG?

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What year was E115 ONG registered?

E115 ONG is a 1987 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 26 August 1987.

Is E115 ONG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E115 ONG shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E115 ONG have outstanding finance?

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