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E778 CMR

1988 Lotus Eclat

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,089 mi
Last recorded66,089 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Eclat60,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE778 CMR
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 66,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 65,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 65,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2023 64,977 miles

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2022 64,741 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2021 64,528 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 64,461 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 63,947 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 63,342 miles

Coil springs corroded

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 62,335 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 62,325 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,399 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leaks from engine

Pass 3 Mar 2015 60,407 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 59,259 miles

Coil springs rusty

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

O/s/r exhaust getting rusty

Pedal rubbers worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 59,259 miles

Coil springs rusty

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

O/s/r exhaust getting rusty

Pedal rubbers worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 58,173 miles

Coil springs rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,836 miles

Coil springs rusty

Header tank leaking

Pedal rubbers worn

Slight leak from power steering

Fail 7 Mar 2012 56,836 miles

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

Coil springs rusty

Header tank leaking

Pedal rubbers worn

Slight leak from power steering

Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,427 miles

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

O/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Y section of exhaust is rusty and has a slight blow

Pass 3 Mar 2010 53,896 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 52,184 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 49,829 miles

Metal brake pipes rusty in places, n/s/f fog light inop.

Fail 20 Feb 2008 49,829 miles

Metal brake pipes rusty in places, n/s/f fog light inop.

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 47,779 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 47,588 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 46,009 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 45,908 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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E778 CMR is a 1988 Lotus Eclat in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E778 CMR, 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 E778 CMR registered?

E778 CMR is a 1988 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 14 April 1988.

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