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E808 MVH

1988 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,278 mi
Last recorded65,278 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Eclat60,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE808 MVH
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 65,278 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 63,164 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 62,034 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 60,478 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 57,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 55,977 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 55,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 8 Mar 2019 55,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 54,221 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,170 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 52,843 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 52,369 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 51,910 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,067 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,383 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 50,383 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,712 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,921 miles

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

radiater cooling fan not working

Pass 21 Mar 2009 48,696 miles

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

slight fuel leak at rear of car

Pass 6 Apr 2007 48,257 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 48,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 47,827 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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E808 MVH is a 1988 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E808 MVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E808 MVH registered?

E808 MVH is a 1988 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 20 May 1988.

Is E808 MVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E808 MVH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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