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E954 LRY

1988 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,111 mi
Last recorded81,111 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Eclat60,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE954 LRY
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 81,111 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 81,049 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 80,953 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 80,863 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 80,712 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 80,468 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 80,264 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 80,006 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 79,836 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 79,336 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 78,154 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 77,097 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 76,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r floor edging panel corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,749 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamp aim just up to standard

dustcovers only fitted to trackrod ends

Fail 27 Feb 2013 75,748 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamp aim just up to standard

Pass 29 Mar 2012 74,594 miles

offside front tyre tread pattern distorted

Fail 24 Feb 2011 72,986 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

DRIVERS SEATBELT FLUFFY ON EDGE

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Feb 2011 72,986 miles

DRIVERS SEATBELT FLUFFY ON EDGE

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Mar 2010 72,255 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 71,577 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2009 71,547 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2008 71,242 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2006 70,681 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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E954 LRY is a 1988 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E954 LRY, 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 E954 LRY registered?

E954 LRY is a 1988 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E954 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E954 LRY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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