MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,553 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E240 NTC is a 1988 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1988 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 60,407 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 E240 NTC, 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 38 years old, this Lotus Eclat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was E240 NTC registered?
E240 NTC is a 1988 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 31 May 1988.
Is E240 NTC safe to buy?
The MOT history for E240 NTC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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