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E898 FHG

1987 Lotus Eclat

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,585 mi
Last recorded50,585 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Lotus Eclat56,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE898 FHG
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 50,585 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 50,585 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 50,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 50,578 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 49,842 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top arm bush cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 49,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower shocker bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 49,617 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 49,616 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 48,751 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 46,724 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 44,526 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 43,313 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 43,309 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 43,297 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 24 Jun 2011 43,297 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 43,247 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 42,918 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 42,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 40,384 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 38,168 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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E898 FHG is a 1987 Lotus Eclat in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E898 FHG, 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 E898 FHG registered?

E898 FHG is a 1987 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is E898 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E898 FHG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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