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E530 FHK

1988 Lotus Eclat

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,467 mi
Last recorded58,467 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1988 Lotus Eclat60,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE530 FHK
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 58,467 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 58,448 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 57,548 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 55,890 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 55,551 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 55,084 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 54,934 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 54,934 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,114 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 52,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,357 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front steering rack gaitor is in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,481 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,322 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,471 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 39,816 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 52,547 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 39,446 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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E530 FHK is a 1988 Lotus Eclat in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E530 FHK, 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 E530 FHK registered?

E530 FHK is a 1988 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 17 June 1988.

Is E530 FHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E530 FHK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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