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E469 HPF

1988 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,989 mi
Last recorded63,989 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Eclat60,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE469 HPF
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 63,989 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 63,985 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 63,960 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 53,960 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 63,913 miles

surface corrosion on steering,brakes and supension components front and rear

Pass 22 Feb 2013 63,851 miles

surface corrosion on steering brakes and suspension components front and rear

Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,701 miles

corrosion all brake discs

surface corrosion on steering brakes and suspension components

Pass 10 Feb 2011 63,462 miles

corrosion on all brake discs

surface corrosion on steering brakes and suspension components

Pass 22 Feb 2010 63,146 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corrosion on steering ,brakes and suspension components

Fail 10 Feb 2010 63,145 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corrosion on steering ,brakes and suspension components

Pass 16 Aug 2007 62,975 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 61,321 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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E469 HPF is a 1988 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E469 HPF, 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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E469 HPF is a 1988 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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