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E750 KHX

1987 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,607 mi
Last recorded60,607 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Lotus Eclat56,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE750 KHX
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 60,607 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 60,153 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 59,642 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 58,986 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 58,432 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 57,821 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 56,962 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 56,045 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 55,018 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 55,016 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 54,113 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,178 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 52,330 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 51,208 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 50,150 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2010 49,018 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2009 47,689 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 46,286 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 43,904 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 42,149 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 42,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

strong advise corrosion to rear service brake discs and pads wearing

Fail 17 May 2006 42,123 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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E750 KHX is a 1987 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 E750 KHX, 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 E750 KHX registered?

E750 KHX is a 1987 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 4 August 1987.

Is E750 KHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E750 KHX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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