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E248 AHE

1987 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,276 mi
Last recorded68,276 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Lotus Eclat56,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE248 AHE
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 68,276 miles

ADVISE Exhaust rubber mountings perished and splitting

ADVISE Front and Rear suspension , brake components , metal brake disc cover shields , covered in Age related corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2024 68,049 miles

ADVISE All 4 tyres treads worn with slight uneven wear , due to being standing

ADVISE Front and Rear suspension , brake components , etc covered in age related corrosion ,

ADVISE Front and Rear suspension components rubber bushes splitting , age related

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber exhaust rings/hangers cracking /perished age related (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 68,042 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 67,944 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs pitted

offside rear brake dragging

Fail 29 May 2020 67,944 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs pitted

offside rear brake dragging

Pass 3 Dec 2015 66,994 miles

Offside Rear hub

Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,355 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 63,355 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 82,290 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 55,635 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 53,681 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 47,507 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 47,507 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Slight play in os steering rack inner joint

Pass 4 Jan 2008 41,906 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 38,678 miles

screen damage

slight exhaust blow

Pass 8 Dec 2005 34,357 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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E248 AHE is a 1987 Lotus Eclat in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E248 AHE, 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 E248 AHE registered?

E248 AHE is a 1987 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 27 August 1987.

Is E248 AHE safe to buy?

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