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E606 UVG

1988 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,602 mi
Last recorded67,602 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Lotus Eclat60,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE606 UVG
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 67,602 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 67,601 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 57,601 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 57,601 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

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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E606 UVG is a 1988 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E606 UVG, 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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How do I check the history of E606 UVG?

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What year was E606 UVG registered?

E606 UVG is a 1988 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 28 June 1988.

Is E606 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E606 UVG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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